Tungkillo

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. While it has a higher rate of de facto relationships than most similar areas, it has a much lower proportion of seniors than the state average.

Most of the population was born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the national average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by German and Scottish.

English is the primary language for nearly everyone here. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below both the state and national figures.

A large majority of residents report no religion, a figure that is far above the national and state averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 29.8%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with far fewer people completing Year 12 compared to the state average. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, and a significant number of qualifications are in engineering.

Incomes are generally lower than the national figure, with typical weekly household earnings sitting at $1,192. Only a small number of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Residents report more long-term health conditions and mental health conditions than most similar areas. About 6.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the state average.

This is a high-participation area where volunteering and providing unpaid care are much more common than in most other places. More people also spend significant time on unpaid housework compared to the national average.

The First Nations population is small, with a typical age of 17, which is noticeably younger than the state average. Personal and household incomes for First Nations people here are far above the national and state figures.

While 60.5% of families are couples with children, there is a much higher rate of people living alone than is typical across Australia. One-parent families are well below the state average.

Every home in Tungkillo is a separate house, and the rental rate is far below the national average. Home ownership is strong, though there are far fewer homes with three or more bedrooms than in other areas.

The town is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to get to work. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, and every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

Around 34.2% of people moved here in the last five years. Interestingly, there is a much higher proportion of recent overseas arrivals compared to most similar areas.

The unemployment rate is very low at 1.7%, well below the national figure. Most people work in agriculture, health, or construction, with 15.3% of the workforce operating from home.

The overall number of recorded offences is lower than most areas, though theft rates are much lower. However, rates of assault and property damage are higher than in similar areas.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Residents have no access to groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.