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Turriff
131 km²
Typical personal incomes in Turriff are a little above the national figure, and the area is known for having high individual earnings. This is a very small, sparsely populated place with just 30 residents. It is a family-focused community where children make up 20% of the population, which is a little above the national average. The area is characterized by high rates of volunteering and a strong connection to the Defence Force.
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The typical resident is 40 years old. Children under 15 make up 20% of the population, which is a little above the national figure, while seniors are well below the state and national averages at 13.3%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and 70% claim Australian ancestry. Dutch and Scottish heritage are also present, while 10% of the population was born overseas, far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the only language used at home in this community. There are no residents who speak little or no English, which is well below the national figure.
About 40% of people report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 43.3%.
Education levels are far below the national average, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 43.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is also far below the national figure.
Typical personal weekly incomes are a little above the national figure at $949. This is reflected in the fact that 13% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is slightly higher than the national average.
Long-term health conditions are far above the national average at 40%, with mental health conditions specifically being well above the state and national figures. However, no one in the area requires help with daily activities.
This is a highly active community, with 39.1% of people volunteering, far above the national average. Unpaid care and housework are also very common, and 18.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Family life is central here, with 62.5% of households consisting of couples with children. There are no one-parent families, far below the national average.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,916, which is well above the state and national figures. Homes generally have slightly more space than average, with 0.7 people per bedroom.
Public transport consists entirely of buses. While there are more stops per person than in most areas, the average walk to the nearest stop takes 43 minutes, which is much higher than in other areas.
The population is very stable, with only 11.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The number of adults working or looking for work is 47.8%, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.
The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.2. Residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or schools within 15 minutes, though 65.6% can walk to a park in that time.
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