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Lake Toolbrunup

411 km²

A notably young population defines Lake Toolbrunup, where the typical resident is just 34 years old. This small community is largely made up of families with children, resulting in households that are larger than the state and national averages. With a very high proportion of people volunteering and caring for children, it is a place where community activity and family life are central.

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The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up 27.6% of the population, while seniors aged 65 and over are far below the national figure at 5.3%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.9% of the community, which is well above the state and national proportions.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 9.2%, a figure far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Italian.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below both the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common religion at 59.2%. The proportion of people with no religion is 34.2%, which is well below the national figure.

While the rate of adults with a bachelor degree is far below the national average at 11.5%, more people here finished Year 12 (63.5%) than in most other similar areas. Many of the local qualifications are in agriculture and the environment.

Typical personal income is well above the national figure at $1,097 per week, and 26.9% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is among the highest for its level.

Residents are in very good health, with only 14.5% reporting a long-term health condition, far below the national average. No one in the community needs help with daily activities.

Participation is exceptionally high, with 59.6% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. This is alongside very high rates of people doing unpaid housework and caring for children.

There are six First Nations people in the area, whose typical personal income is far above the state and national figures. The typical age for First Nations residents is very young at 10 years.

Families here tend to be large, with 2.9 people per home. About 70.7% of households are couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Every home is a separate house and 100% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, with 47.6% owned outright, and typical rents and mortgage payments are far below the national figures.

The community is car-dependent, as no one uses public transport to commute. However, 23.8% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.

The population is relatively stable, with 27.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate.

Employment is very strong, with 80.8% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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