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Hinkler
3,816 km²
Far older than most similar areas, Hinkler is a community where the typical resident is 49. It is a place of contrasts, with a high proportion of seniors and a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, yet it has much lower income levels than the national average. The area has grown by 16% since 2011, though it remains largely car-dependent with a population that is notably older and more likely to face health challenges than those in the rest of Queensland.
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This is an ageing community where 28.6% of people are seniors, a figure far above the national 17.2%. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 5.0%, which is much higher than most areas and has risen since 2011.
People born overseas make up 15.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 43.9% and 38.8% respectively.
English is the dominant language, with 89.0% of residents using it only. Only 5.1% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the Australian average of 22.3%.
Nearly half of the community (49.0%) identifies as Christian, while 40.9% have no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen significantly by 20 percentage points since 2011.
Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 12.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%, and only 40.0% of residents have completed Year 12.
Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical family earning $1,372 a week, well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 9.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Health challenges are common here, as 38.6% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national rate of 27.7%, and 10.1% of residents need help with daily activities.
Unpaid care is a notable feature, with 13.9% of people providing support, which is higher than most areas. There is also a strong connection to the military, as 5.0% of residents served in the Defence Force.
Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.3 people per household, and 27.7% of people live alone. One-parent families make up 17.5% of the community, which is well above the national average.
Home ownership is high, with 41.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national 31.0%. Most people live in separate houses (84.0%), and typical weekly rents are much lower than average at $300.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.6% of people using public transport to commute. Just 6.3% of people work from home, which is far below the national average of 21.0%.
The community has seen significant movement, with 43.6% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
Working age residents are less active than in other areas, with only 47.3% working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, which is a little above the national 5.1%.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.4, well below the Queensland average of 5.0. Only 37.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of essential amenities.