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Teebar

67 km²

An exceptionally high rate of home ownership defines Teebar, where 68% of residents own their homes outright. This tiny community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 51 and nearly a third of the population aged over 65. It is a quiet, stable area where most people were born in Australia and few have moved in recently. The local character is shaped by a strong connection to the land and a high level of community spirit.

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Teebar is far older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 51 and 30.5% of the population aged 65 or over. This is contrasted by a very small own children's population, at just 11.9%, which is well below the national figure.

The community is very homogenous, as 0% of residents were born overseas. This is far below both the Queensland and Australian averages.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0% of the population using another language, a figure far below the national average.

About 49.2% of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 40.7%, which is about the same as the Queensland average.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with 0% of adults holding a bachelor's degree and only 34.6% completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household incomes are far below the national figure, at just $900 a week. However, typical personal weekly income of $824 is about the same as the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.9% of residents, though mental health conditions are much less frequent at 5.1%.

The area is defined by high levels of community support, with 28.8% of people volunteering and 26.9% providing unpaid care, both far above the national average.

First Nations people make up 11.9% of the population, well above the national average. This group is much older than typical, with a typical age of 49.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (58.7%), though the typical household is slightly smaller than the national average at 2.3 people.

Every home in Teebar is a separate house, and 68% are owned outright, which is far above the national average of 31%. Typical weekly rents are also far below the national figure at $215.

Residents are entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops. This is consistent with the high number of vehicles per home and the 33.3% who work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 27.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

The workforce is heavily tied to the land, with 48.1% working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is far above the national average at 77.8%, and unemployment is 0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no amenities, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk.

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