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Tuckerang
237 km²
A huge number of children define the community of Tuckerang, where 34.2% of the population are under 15. This small settlement in the Western Downs is a family-oriented area with a notably young profile and very few seniors. Residents are overwhelmingly Australian-born and English-speaking, contributing to a stable, long-term population. The area's character is shaped by a strong connection to the land and a high rate of local volunteering.
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Children make up 34.2% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical age is 40, the area has much fewer seniors than most, with only 10.8% aged 65 and over.
The community is very homogeneous, with 85.6% of people born in Australia and only 5.4% born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%.
English is the only language used at home by 94.6% of residents. No one in the area speaks little or no English, a figure well below the national average.
More than half of the population identifies as Christian (53.2%). The proportion of people reporting no religion is 34.2%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About half of residents have completed Year 12, which is well below the national average.
The typical weekly personal income is $866, which is a little above the Queensland figure of $787. However, typical family income is $1,687, well below the national average of $2,120.
Residents are generally healthy, with only 19.8% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%, and only 4.5% have a mental health condition.
Volunteerism is very high here, with 46.2% of people volunteering, far above the national rate of 14.1%. This civic engagement is seen alongside a high rate of unpaid childcare (37.2%).
First Nations people make up 2.7% of the population. In this small group, the typical personal income is $1,249, which is far above the national figure of $540.
Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. Most households are couples with children (65.2%), which helps explain the high proportion of children in the area.
Housing consists almost entirely of separate houses (97.5%). These homes are typically large, with 85% having three or more bedrooms, and typical monthly loan payments are far below the national figure.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. Working from home is very common here, with 39.3% of the workforce doing so, far above the national average.
The population is very stable, with only 12.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the main industry for 64.3% of workers. The area has a very high employment rate, with no one reported as unemployed.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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