Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Tongala

112 km²

Tongala is characterised by a slightly larger population than usual and somewhat fewer graduates than the norm.

Beyond that, it has household incomes a little below the norm and a somewhat younger age profile.

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📍 Tongala, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,973▲ +5.6%since 2011 Median age41 yrs▲ +2.5%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.8%People aged 65 and over23.1%Children under 1520.3%People in a de facto relationship11.9%▲ +1.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Tongala, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 24%, followed by Seniors (65+) (23%) and Young adults (25–44) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)24.3%

Seniors (65+)23.1%

Young adults (25–44)20.9%

Children (0–14)20.3%

Youth (15–24)10.7%

Marital status

In Tongala, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (32%) and Divorced (11%).

Married46%
Never married32%
Divorced11%
Widowed7%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Tongala, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia86.1%

England1.5%

New Zealand1.4%

Philippines1.3%

India0.9%

Italy0.2%

Ancestry

In Tongala, the largest group is Australian at 40%, followed by English (33%) and Scottish (9%).

Australian48.3%

English40.1%

Scottish11.2%

Irish9.8%

German3.2%

Dutch2.3%

Italian2.1%

Filipino1.9%

Indian0.9%

Chinese0.3%

Language

People using another language at home3.3%

Language used at home

In Tongala, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Arabic (1%) and Punjabi (0%).

English only92.4%

Arabic0.8%

Punjabi0.4%

Tagalog0.2%

Religion

People with no religion48.4%

Religious affiliation

In Tongala, the largest group is No religion at 52%, followed by Christianity (46%) and Islam (1%).

No religion52%
Christianity46%
Islam1%
Hinduism0%
Buddhism0%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1232.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher8.3%

Highest year of school

In Tongala, the largest group is Year 12 at 36%, followed by Year 10 (26%) and Year 11 (21%).

Year 1232.7%

Year 1023.5%

Year 1119.0%

Year 9 or below16.5%

Highest qualification level

In Tongala, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 56%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (20%) and Bachelor degree (16%).

Certificate III / IV43.5%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.2%

Bachelor degree12.1%

Certificate I / II3.3%

Postgraduate degree1.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate1.4%

Field of qualification

In Tongala, the largest group is Engineering & related at 23%, followed by Society & culture (16%) and Management & commerce (13%).

Engineering & related17.4%

Society & culture12.0%

Management & commerce9.8%

Health8.9%

Food, hospitality & personal services8.0%

Agriculture & environment7.3%

Education5.9%

Architecture & building4.5%

Natural & physical sciences1.2%

Information technology1.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$656▲ +46.1%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,220▲ +46.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,504▲ +42.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week3.9%Households earning $3,000+ a week8.3%

Household income distribution

In Tongala, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 39%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and Under $650 (23%).

$650–$1,49936.3%

$1,500–$2,99926.2%

Under $65021.2%

$3,000–$3,9994.8%

$4,000 or more3.5%

Personal income distribution

In Tongala, the largest group is Under $650 at 50%, followed by $650–$1,499 (39%) and $1,500–$2,999 (10%).

Under $65046.2%

$650–$1,49935.9%

$1,500–$2,9999.3%

$3,000 or more1.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition34.4%People with a mental health condition9.7%People needing help with daily activities8.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Tongala, the largest group is None at 63%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (7%).

None57.3%

One condition23.0%

Two conditions6.2%

Three or more5.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Tongala, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (16%) and Asthma (16%).

Arthritis12.6%

Mental health9.7%

Asthma9.4%

Other condition7.8%

Diabetes6.1%

Heart disease4.8%

Lung condition2.8%

Cancer2.4%

Dementia2.1%

Stroke1.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.9%People providing unpaid care12.1%People caring for children unpaid28.7%People who served in the Defence Force2.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -4.0%since 2011 One-parent families16.3%People living alone32.3%▲ +18.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Tongala, the largest group is Couples with children at 54%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (16%).

Couples with children54%
Couples without children29%
One-parent families16%
Other families0%

Household size

In Tongala, the largest group is 1 person at 32%, followed by 2 people (32%) and 4 people (13%).

1 person32.3%

2 people32.0%

4 people12.8%

3 people12.4%

5 people7.3%

6 or more3.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$200▲ +33.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,127▲ +4.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting22.0%Homes owned outright35.6%Separate (detached) houses89.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms78.6%▼ -1.5%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Tongala, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 39%, followed by Owned outright (36%) and Rented (23%).

Owned with a mortgage39%
Owned outright36%
Rented23%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Tongala, the largest group is Separate house at 90%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (7%) and Other dwelling (4%).

Separate house90%
Townhouse / semi-detached7%
Other dwelling4%

Bedrooms per home

In Tongala, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 56%, followed by 4 bedrooms (22%) and 2 bedrooms (13%).

3 bedrooms53.5%

4 bedrooms20.7%

2 bedrooms12.5%

5 or more4.4%

1 bedroom3.5%

Studio / none1.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Tongala, the largest group is $200–$349 at 57%, followed by Under $200 (39%) and $350–$549 (4%).

$200–$34951.8%

Under $20035.4%

$350–$5493.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Tongala, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 45%, followed by Under $1,000 (39%) and $1,800–$2,999 (12%).

$1,000–$1,79941.1%

Under $1,00035.7%

$1,800–$2,99911.1%

$3,000 or more4.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.0%▼ -10.7%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Tongala, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 39%, followed by 1 vehicle (31%) and 3 vehicles (17%).

2 vehicles39.2%

1 vehicle31.4%

3 vehicles16.9%

4 or more8.4%

No vehicle4.0%

How people get to work

In Tongala, the largest group is Car (driver) at 75%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)66.2%

Worked at home11.8%

Car (passenger)4.4%

Walked4.2%

Bicycle1.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years30.6%Recent arrivals from overseas15.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.5%Labour-force participation58.7%Employed full-time55.8%

Industries people work in

In Tongala, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 16%, followed by Health care & social assistance (16%) and Manufacturing (14%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing15.4%

Health care & social assistance14.9%

Manufacturing13.4%

Retail trade9.6%

Construction6.2%

Education & training5.9%

Accommodation & food5.5%

Other services4.9%

Transport & warehousing4.6%

Professional & technical2.8%

Occupations people work in

In Tongala, the largest group is Labourers at 18%, followed by Technicians & trades (16%) and Managers (16%).

Labourers17.8%

Technicians & trades16.1%

Managers15.5%

Community & personal service11.8%

Professionals10.6%

Sales workers9.8%

Machinery operators & drivers8.5%

Clerical & administrative8.3%

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