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Tabor

38 km²

A small population of just 38 people defines Tabor, which has become a haven for young families and professionals. It is a remarkably young community where children under 15 make up 28.9% of the population, a figure far above the national average. This family-oriented character is mirrored in the high number of people caring for children and the prevalence of couples with children. The area is sparsely populated and largely rural, blending a high proportion of university-qualified residents with a strong connection to the land.

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The community is notably young, with a typical resident aged 37 and a children's population that is far above the national figure. Seniors make up only 13.2% of the area, which is well below the state and national averages.

Tabor is almost exclusively Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. People of Australian and German ancestry make up the vast majority of the population.

English is the only language spoken at home, despite a small percentage of the population being recorded as using another language. No one in the community speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the primary faith here, with 81.6% of residents identifying as such. This means the proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure.

The area is highly educated, with 35.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average. However, those who completed Year 12 are far below the state figure.

Typical weekly family and personal incomes are both lower than the national figure, yet there is a significant gap in earnings; 19.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much higher than in most areas.

Residents are in very good health, with no one needing help with daily activities or reporting a mental health condition. Those with long-term health conditions are well below the national average.

Participation in unpaid work is exceptionally high, with 58.1% of people volunteering and many others providing unpaid care or doing housework, all of which are far above the national figures.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with zero residents identifying as such.

Most homes are headed by couples with children, who make up 57.5% of the community. There are no one-parent families in the area, and households are slightly larger than the national average.

Housing costs are very affordable, with typical monthly home-loan payments and weekly rents both far below the national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the workforce, where 36% of people work from home and the rest drive.

The population is very stable, with only 21.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Employment is very high, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 80.6% of adults working or looking for work. Most residents are employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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