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Timor
29 km²
An older population sets Timor apart from the rest of the state, with a typical resident aged 55. This small community of 68 people is far older than the national figure and has very few children. The area is mostly made up of homeowners living in detached houses, with a small number of people born overseas. It is a quiet, residential pocket where people generally earn lower incomes and live in a car-dependent environment.
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The community is far older than the state and national average, with 20.6% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 5.9%, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.
People born overseas make up only 4.4% of the population, a figure far below the 27.7% seen across Australia. Most residents have Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.
English is the only language spoken at home, meaning there are no residents who speak another language or have little to no English, which is far below the state average.
Christianity is the most common faith at 44.1%, while 36.8% of residents report having no religion, which is a little below the national figure.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 31.1% of people completing Year 12 and 4.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical household earning $1,031 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are more common here, as 30.9% of people have a long-term condition and 8.8% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.
Local residents are more likely to volunteer than those in other areas, with 20.3% contributing their time. Unpaid care is also common, with 20.3% of people providing support to others.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Family sizes are typical for the state, though 13% of homes are one-parent families. People living alone make up 19.2% of households, which is well below the state average.
Housing is dominated by detached houses, all of which are separate dwellings. Over half of the homes (53.8%) are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with 87% of workers driving and no one using public transport. The drive to the city takes 133 minutes.
The population is relatively stable, as only 26.2% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is far above the national average at 69.6%, though only 35.9% of adults are working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.
The area is considered car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.2. Most residents live far from health services, and only 38.8% are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.
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