Takone

Takone has a strong First Nations presence, with 15.0% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is far above the national figure. The community is much younger than most areas, and the typical age of 34 is eight years lower than the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 12.5% were born overseas. Those with listed ancestry are predominantly Australian (40.0%) or English (38.8%).

English is the sole language used at home by 88.8% of the community. No one in the area uses another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

A huge 70.0% of people report having no religion, which is far above both the state and national figures.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 4.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have completed a Certificate III or IV, which is the most common highest qualification at 40.5%.

Incomes are generally low, with the typical personal weekly income of $512 being well below the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, and no individuals earn $2,000 or more.

The area has a high rate of mental health conditions at 13.8%, which is well above the national average. However, overall long-term health conditions are lower than most areas at 25.0%.

Participation in unpaid housework is far above the national average at 33.3%, though volunteering is non-existent. There is also a high rate of former Defence Force members at 6.7%.

First Nations residents in Takone are far younger than elsewhere, with a typical age of 15. Their typical personal income of $699 is well above the national figure for First Nations people.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are very common at 24.1%, which is far above the national average.

Every single home in Takone is a separate house. Renting is non-existent here, and nearly half of all homes (46.2%) are owned outright.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of workers driving to work and no one using public transport. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

The area has seen significant movement recently, with 41.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is higher than in most other areas.

Full-time employment is higher than the state average at 60.9%, yet the unemployment rate is very high at 29.6%. Common industries include agriculture, health care, and construction.

Takone is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.