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Capricornia
90,239 km²
Far more people here are employed full-time than in most similar areas, making Capricornia a productive regional hub. It is a predominantly Australian community with a growing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, which now sits well above the national figure. The area is mostly made up of detached houses and families, with a typical resident aged 38. While many locals earn higher personal incomes than the national figure, the community is heavily car-dependent due to its vast size and layout.
Families are well catered for: 90 schools serve Capricornia.
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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 6.5% since 2011, which is much higher than most areas. Children under 15 also make up a larger share of the community than the state or national average.
This is a community with very few overseas births, at just 9.8%, which is far below the national figure. Most residents were born in Australia, with English, Irish and Scottish being the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 84.6% of the population, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average.
About 49.7% of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion rose by 17 points since 2011 to reach 36.4%.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 12.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people finished Year 12 in 2021 than in 2011.
Personal incomes are higher than in most similar areas, with 13.1% of people earning $2,000 or more a week. Typical weekly family incomes are about $2,122, which is roughly the same as the national figure.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 28% of residents, which is about the same as the state and national figures. This includes arthritis and mental health as the most common conditions.
A higher share of people here care for children unpaid compared to most areas. About 14.1% of the population volunteer, a figure that has fallen since 2011.
Typical households have 2.5 people, which is consistent with the rest of Australia. Couples with children make up the largest group, accounting for 55.7% of families.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 87.9% of homes being detached. Rent is much lower here than the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $280.
Most residents rely on cars, as only 1.5% commute by public transport. Working from home is very uncommon here, with only 6.1% of the workforce doing so.
About 38.6% of people moved house in the last five years. While recent overseas arrivals are more common here than in most similar areas, that figure fell by 11 points since 2011.
Full-time employment is much more common here than in most areas, at 63.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is lower than most similar areas.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the Queensland average. Only 40.6% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed.