Tickera

The community is far older than most areas, with seniors making up 43.8% of the population. Children under 15 are much less common here than in the rest of the state, at just 10.3%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the national figure. English is the most common ancestry after Australian, cited by 37.6% of people.

English is the primary language, with 91.8% of residents using it only. This is far below the national figure for people using other languages at home, which is just 1.5% here.

About 45.9% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 39.7% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure.

Qualifications are lower than in most similar areas, with only 9.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 23.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $881 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the national figure.

Health challenges are more common here, with 38.1% of people having a long-term condition. This is far above the national figure, and 9.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high at 26.0%, far above the national figure. People are also much more likely to do over 15 hours of unpaid housework compared to most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area. The small number of First Nations residents who have lived here in the past had a typical age of 56, far older than the national average.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per home. Couples without children are the most common family type, making up 63.0% of households.

Every home in Tickera is a separate house, and 70% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rent is also much lower than usual, at a typical $155 per week.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes, and the drive to the city takes 128 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 19.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 42.1% of the workforce. Only 34.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.