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Tepko

19 km²

A typical resident of Tepko is far older than the national figure, with a middle age of 49. This small community of 31 people is overwhelmingly Australian-born, and while it has a higher proportion of children than most areas, it has very few seniors. It is a quiet, car-dependent area where a high percentage of adults are working or looking for work.

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The area is far older than the state and national averages, though 19.4% of the population are children, which is a little above the national figure. Only 12.9% are seniors, a figure well below the national average.

Tepko is almost entirely born in Australia, with 80.6% listed as such, which is far below the state and national figures for overseas births. German (35.5%) and Australian (25.8%) are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below the state and national figures.

About 51.6% of residents identify as Christian, while 38.7% have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Education levels are well below the national average, with 47.6% of residents completing Year 12 and 14.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Weekly family income is a little below the state figure at $1,666, and typical personal income is $725. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure.

Health challenges are common here; 38.7% of people have a long-term health condition and 16.1% need help with daily activities, both of which are far above the national average.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 42.9% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the national figure. However, no one in the area currently volunteers.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes typically house 2.5 people, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

Housing costs are very low, with typical weekly rents of $150 and monthly home-loan payments of $880, both of which are far below the national figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes available.

Residents tend to stay put, with only 9.7% moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average of 40.7%.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work (66.7%) compared to both the state and national figures.

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

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