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Tuchekoi

30 km²

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work in Tuchekoi compared to most similar areas. This small community is an older place where the typical resident is 47, and it has a strong presence of First Nations people. Most families live in detached houses on their own land, though typical weekly incomes are well below the national figure. It is a secluded, car-dependent area where a large number of residents work from home.

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The typical resident is 47, making this area far older than Queensland and the rest of Australia. About 7% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure.

Most people here were born in Australia, though 16.1% were born overseas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large part of the community has no religion, at 44.7%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are well below the national average, with the usual weekly household income at $1,350. Only 11% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 11.1% of people reporting a mental health condition and 7% needing help with daily activities.

The area has a very high number of Defence Force veterans, at 8.2%, which is well above the national figure. However, volunteer rates are much lower than in most areas.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 14. Their typical personal income of $899 is far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per household. One-parent families are more common than in most similar areas.

Every single home in Tuchekoi is a separate detached house. Renting is very rare, with only 6.8% of households renting their home.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Because of this, 23.8% of the workforce works from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working full-time is less common here than in most areas, with only 42.9% of the population in full-time roles. Common industries include agriculture, construction, and healthcare.

Tuchekoi is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.

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