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Tieyon

39,208 km²

A very small, sparsely populated area, Tieyon is a tiny community of just 40 people. It is remarkably young, with a typical resident aged only 28, which is far younger than the national figure. The area is distinguished by its high earners and high education levels, where many residents work in agriculture. This creates a unique pocket of wealth and qualification in a rural setting, where families tend to be larger than usual.

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This is a young community where the typical resident is 28, far younger than the state average. It has a significant First Nations presence, with 7.5% of the population identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 17.5% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

A high 35% of people use a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. However, this does not impact communication, as no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

The community is largely secular, with 57.5% of people reporting no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages.

Residents are highly qualified, with 31.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 71.9% having completed Year 12, both of which are far above the national figures.

Incomes here are very high; the typical personal weekly income is $1,333, far above the national figure. This is reflected in the fact that 28.6% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

The population is exceptionally healthy, with only 10% reporting a long-term health condition and no one needing help with daily activities, both far below the state average.

Caring for children is common, with 31.4% of people doing so unpaid, which is well above the national figure. However, there is no recorded unpaid care for the elderly or disabled.

The First Nations community is very young, with a typical age of 15. These residents earn a typical personal income of $1,625, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes are generally larger than average, with 2.7 people per home. Most families consist of couples with children (61.5%), and there are no one-parent families.

Housing costs are high, with typical monthly home-loan payments of $2,080, which is well above the national figure. Homes are also more crowded, with 0.9 people per bedroom.

The area is heavily reliant on cars or home-based work, as 39.1% of people work from home and there is no public transport available.

About 29.7% of the population moved in the last five years, a rate that is well below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 91.3% of people working full-time. The workforce is concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4, far below the state average. There are no public transport stops or street intersections.

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