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Leichhardt
149,228 km²
Weekly household incomes in Leichhardt are typically lower than the national figure, reflecting a community with a high proportion of renters. This area is home to a significant First Nations population and a growing number of people who identify as having no religion. With a total population of 175,620 that has grown by over 8% since 2011, the area maintains a diverse social fabric with a notable number of one-parent families and people living alone.
62 schools within reach make Leichhardt convenient for families.
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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 16.3%, which is far above the national figure. While the typical resident is 39, the population is aging, with the proportion of seniors rising nearly 6 percentage points since 2011.
English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 31.8% and 26.9% respectively. About 21.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011.
One in five people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the Queensland average. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is lower than the national figure.
A large shift is visible here, as the number of people with no religion rose 17 percentage points since 2011 to reach 40.9%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 43.6%.
Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with 53.5% of people completing Year 12. This is well below the national figure, though it has risen nearly 7 percentage points since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,513, which is lower than the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week is much lower than in most other areas, despite rising 10 percentage points since 2011.
Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (23.6%) and mental health conditions (7.1%) compared to the state and nation.
A higher than usual 4% of residents have served in the Defence Force. Volunteer rates are about the same as the national figure, while the proportion of people providing unpaid care is much lower than in most areas.
One-parent families make up 19.3% of the community, which is well above the national figure. Additionally, 28.1% of people live alone, a rate higher than most similar areas.
Renting is very common here at 39.2%, which is much higher than the national figure. This helps explain why the proportion of homes owned outright is well below the national average.
Most people drive to work, and 8.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than in most areas. Public transport use is low, with only 1.2% of people using it to commute.
The area is quite mobile, with 42.0% of people having moved house in the last five years. This is slightly higher than the national figure.
The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry for local workers.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 86% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to health services is lower than the state average.