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Tulka

58 km²

A far older population than the national average defines Tulka, where the typical resident is 52. This small community is marked by a high number of de facto relationships and a strong tendency toward home ownership. While it feels disconnected from urban services, it has a high rate of volunteers and a population that is largely born in Australia. The area is quiet and residential, consisting entirely of separate houses.

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The typical resident is 52, making the area far older than both the state and nation. It has very few children, with those under 15 making up only 9.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim English, Australian, or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with 88.1% of people using it only. Only 3.2% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

A majority of residents report having no religion at 57.1%, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.3%.

About 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas. Qualifications are diverse, with many residents holding certificates in engineering or society and culture.

Typical weekly household income is $1,343, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, personal weekly incomes are about the same as the state average at $756.

Long-term health conditions are much lower here than in most areas, with 70.6% of people reporting none. Mental health conditions are also well below the national figure.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 23.9% volunteering—well above the national rate of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in most similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people currently recorded as living in this area.

Households are slightly smaller than average, with 2.2 people per home. More than half of families are couples with children, and 21.7% of people live alone.

Housing is almost entirely separate houses, with a striking 50% owned outright—far above the national figure of 31%. Renting is very rare, accounting for only 6.5% of homes.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. No one commutes via public transport, and there are no public transport stops in the area.

The community is relatively stable, with 27.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, well below the national rate. People work across various industries, including public administration, healthcare, and mining.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.7. While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, there are no shops, schools, or health services nearby.

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