Tucabia

Tucabia (L) is far older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 55 and 28.1% of the population being seniors. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen significantly to 9.5%, while the proportion of children has fallen to just 10.3%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 88.1% born here and only 6.7% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Most residents claim Australian (45.1%), English (42.7%), or Scottish (13.8%) ancestry.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with 96.8% using it at home. Only 2.8% of residents use another language, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

Over half the population identifies as Christian (55.3%). Those with no religion make up 38.3%, a figure that has risen by 24 points since 2011 to align with the national average.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 5.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree. The most common highest qualification is a Certificate III or IV, held by 46.8% of residents.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical household earning $1,015 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 3.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than elsewhere, affecting 41.1% of people. This is consistent with the older population, as 8.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a strong feature of the community, with 19.1% of people providing such support, a figure well above the state average. About 28.6% of residents also provide unpaid childcare.

Homes are smaller than usual, averaging 2.2 people. While 39.5% of households are couples with children, there is a notably high proportion of one-parent families at 20.0%.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, with 52.3% owned outright—much higher than the national figure. Renting is rare at 13.5%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are very low at $854.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning at least one motor vehicle. No residents use public transport to commute to work.

The community is relatively stable, as only 28.2% of people moved in the last five years. However, there is a high proportion of recent arrivals from overseas at 36.0%.

About 52.7% of adults are working or looking for work, with many employed in health care and social assistance. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Tucabia (L) is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.1. While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, none are within reach of groceries or health services.