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Tingun

1,242 km²

Far more children live here than in the typical Queensland or Australian community, with 28.8% of residents under 15. Tingun is a small, family-focused rural area where the typical resident is 37. It is a place of stability and traditional roots, where almost everyone was born in Australia and few people use a language other than English at home. This family focus is reflected in the large household sizes and a high number of parents providing unpaid care.

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Families are the core of this community, with a typical age of 37 and a very high proportion of children. People in de facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other similar areas.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 96.7% born here. This is far below the state and national figures for overseas birthplaces.

English is the only language used at home for 97.3% of residents, which is far below the national and state levels for language diversity.

Christianity is the primary faith for 67.9% of people. This means the proportion of residents with no religion is far below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with 43.8% of people completing Year 12. Qualifications are often focused on management, commerce, and engineering.

Typical weekly household income is $1,593, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. While personal incomes are around the national average, 11.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is higher than most areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions. Arthritis and asthma are the most commonly reported issues.

Community spirit is high, with 20% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a much higher rate of people caring for children unpaid compared to the rest of the country.

First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $750, which is well above both the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 72.5% of families.

Every single home in Tingun is a separate house, and 45.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is very uncommon, and typical weekly rent is much lower than elsewhere.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as no one commutes by public transport. However, 30.3% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

About 36.8% of residents have moved house in the last five years, a figure that is well below the state and national trends.

Workforce activity is very high, with 77.9% of adults working or looking for work. This is far above the national average, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk for any resident.

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