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Tallegalla
27 km²
A stable and aging community describes Tallegalla, where the typical resident is 47, making it far older than the national figure. It is a prosperous area of detached houses where family incomes are much higher than in most similar places. The neighborhood is largely residential and quiet, with very few children and almost no overseas arrivals. It sits in the Ipswich region as a settled, car-dependent locality.
Household incomes here are high, yet Tallegalla's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
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The area is far older than most of Australia, with a typical age of 47 and few children under 15. It has a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than most areas, and 17.7% of residents are seniors.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 6.6%, which is far below the national figure. Ancestry is predominantly Australian, English, and Irish.
English is the only language used at home, with no residents speaking another language or reporting little to no English, putting the area far below the state and national averages.
Over half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.5%, which is a little below the national figure.
Many adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 51.1% completed Year 12, though this is well below the national rate. The workforce is well qualified in engineering and management.
This is a high-earning community, where 30.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far above the Queensland average. The typical household income of $2,205 is well above the national figure.
Residents are generally healthier than most, with lower rates of mental health conditions and long-term health issues. However, 5.7% need help with daily activities.
The area has a very high number of former Defence Force members compared to the rest of the country. A larger share of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework than in most areas.
First Nations people make up 4.6% of the population. This group is far younger than the general population, with a typical age of 15, though household incomes for First Nations families are far above the national figure.
Families are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Most are couples with or without children, and very few people live alone compared to the state average.
Every home in Tallegalla is a separate house, and 86.9% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, as only 6.6% of households rent, far below the national figure.
The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and no homes without a motor vehicle. Most households have two or more cars.
The population is very stable, with only 27.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Jobs are plentiful with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. More adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, with many employed in health, education, and public administration.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.
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