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Mount Tarcoola
2 km²
A young population of families defines Mount Tarcoola, where over 20% of residents are children. This community in the Greater Geraldton region is mostly made up of separate houses and is notably diverse, with a higher proportion of First Nations people than most areas. While it is very walkable and convenient for daily needs, the community has a lower rate of university qualifications compared to the state and national figures.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area is younger than most, with the typical resident aged 39. It has a significant presence of First Nations people, at 5.8%, which is a little above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.7% were born overseas. This is far below the figures for Western Australia and the rest of the country.
English is the main language for 85.1% of the community. About 8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national averages.
About 47.2% of people identify as Christian, while 41% say they have no religion. This last figure is a little above the national average.
Education levels are lower than the national average, with 46.8% of people completing Year 12. Only 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical weekly personal income is $902, which is a little above the national figure. Typical household income is $1,792, which is about the same as the national average.
Long-term health conditions affect 28.1% of residents, which is about the same as the national figure. About 8.2% of the community has a mental health condition.
Unpaid care for children is common here, with 27.9% of people providing this support. This is a little above the national figure.
The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of just 17. Household income for First Nations people is $2,013, which is well above the state and national figures.
One-parent families make up 17.3% of the area, which is well above the national average. About 51.6% of households consist of couples with children.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 95.3% of homes being detached. Large homes are the norm, and 94.4% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.
Most people drive to work, and only 3.8% work from home, which is far below the national average. However, 98.9% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.
The area has seen some movement, with 36.3% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.9% of the population.
More people are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 66.4%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and retail.
The suburb is very convenient, with 95.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Health services are also accessible, with 72.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk.
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