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Tellebang

215 km²

Weekly family incomes in Tellebang are among the lowest in the region, with a typical figure of $900. This sparsely populated area is far older than most of Australia, though it has a surprisingly high proportion of children. It is a quiet, rural community where residents are deeply involved in unpaid care and volunteering, and where life is centered around the home and family.

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The typical resident is 50, making the area far older than the national figure. However, children under 15 make up 21.7% of the population, which is well above the Australian average.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Those with ancestral roots most commonly identify as Australian, English, Irish or Scottish.

English is the only language spoken in the home, with no residents using another language or reporting little to no English skills.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 61.7% of people identifying as Christian. This means far fewer people report having no religion compared to the state and national figures.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 6.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and just 31.3% completing Year 12.

Incomes are far below the national average across the board. The typical personal weekly income is $487, and no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common, as 43.3% of people have a long-term health condition and 15% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

Tellebang has a very high rate of community contribution, with 31.1% of people volunteering and 20% providing unpaid care, far exceeding state and national levels.

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

Families are often larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home and over half of households consisting of couples with children.

Housing is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $120, which is far below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle and no public transport stops available.

The population is very stable, with only 7.7% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

Only 40% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far lower than the state and national figures.

Tellebang is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.

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