Turlinjah

The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 53. Children under 15 make up only 9% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 18.8% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas but far below the state average.

English is the primary language for 90.3% of the community. Only 2.8% of people use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

A large portion of the population reports no religion, at 44.4%. This is far above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with 15.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV qualification.

Typical weekly family income is $1,624, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 7.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.3% of residents. However, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than the national average.

Volunteerism is high at 20.3%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Residents are also far more likely to do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework than those in most other areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with only a few residents identifying as First Nations.

Living arrangements vary, with 28.8% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%. About half of all households are couples with children.

Every single home in Turlinjah is a separate house, and 48.1% are owned outright, far above the national average. No one in the area is renting.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of residents use public transport to commute. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with only 24.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 58.6% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries are construction, health care, and retail trade.

Turlinjah is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk for any resident.