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Townson
92 km²
Life in Townson is almost entirely car-dependent, with no public transport and a very steep landscape. This sparsely populated area of just 52 people is a professional rural enclave where over half the workforce works from home. While typical incomes are far below the national figure, there is a striking gap in wealth, as a small group earns well over $2,000 a week. It is a highly educated community with a strong tendency toward volunteer work and unpaid care.
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The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the state and national figures. It is a community with very few children and seniors compared to most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and 80.8% of the population was born here. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.
The community is much more religious than most similar areas, with 63.5% identifying as Christian and very few reporting no religion.
Education levels are very high, with 34.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or more, far above the state and national figures. This is consistent with the high number of managers in the local workforce.
Typical weekly household income is $949, which is far below the national figure. However, 17.1% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a figure well above the national average.
Mental health conditions are reported at 19.2%, which is far above the national figure. Conversely, no residents require help with daily activities, and long-term health conditions are much lower than usual.
Community participation is very high, with 29.3% of people volunteering and 22% providing unpaid care, both of which are far above state and national figures.
The First Nations population is very small. Those who are present have a typical personal income of $900 and a typical age of 55, both far older and higher than state figures.
About 58.5% of families are couples with children. The number of people per home is 2.4, which is about the same as the national figure.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,500, which is well above the state and national figures. Rent is much lower than usual, at $275 per week.
The area is completely without public transport, and 52% of workers work from home, which is far above the national figure.
The population is quite mobile, with 42.3% of residents having moved in the last five years, a figure slightly above the national average.
The local workforce is very active, with 75.6% working or looking for work. Half of the employees work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and 48% are managers.
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. Residents have no access to shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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