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Takilberan

238 km²

An older population defines Takilberan, where the typical resident is 57. This small community of 47 people is far older than the national average, with no children under 15 living in the area. Most residents are middle-aged or seniors, and there is a notable absence of young families. The area is sparsely populated and car-dependent, with a workforce heavily involved in agriculture and education.

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The typical resident is 57, which is far older than the Queensland and national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 25.5% of the population, well above the national average of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 78.7% of the population born here. This is far below the national figure of 27.7% for those born overseas.

English is the primary language for 85.1% of residents. While 12.8% use another language at home, no one in the area speaks little or no English.

About 42.6% of people here have no religion, which is slightly above the Queensland figure of 41.2% and well above the national average of 38.9%.

No adults in the area hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure far below the national average of 26.3%. However, 52.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly household and family incomes are $1,125, far below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also much lower, with the typical resident earning $479 a week.

Health challenges are common here, with 44.7% of people having a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and 23.4% of residents live with a mental health condition.

Community spirit is high, with 33.3% of residents volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 10.5% served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Most households are couples, with 75% being couples with children and 41.7% being couples without. There are no one-parent families here.

Housing costs are much lower than usual, with typical monthly home-loan payments of $867 and weekly rents of $250, both of which are well below the national figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 20% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state average.

The community has seen significant movement, with 43.9% of residents moving into the area in the last five years.

About 50% of adults are working or looking for work, with no one currently unemployed. Jobs are split equally between agriculture, forestry and fishing and the education sector.

Takilberan is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.

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