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Longman
1,246 km²
Daily life in Longman is centered around large family homes and a strong reliance on cars. This growing community has seen its population rise by 32% since 2011, with a notable presence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The area is marked by a high proportion of residents who identify as having no religion and a higher-than-average number of seniors. It is a residential landscape where family life and home ownership are central to the local character.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
44 schools within reach make Longman convenient for families.
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The population is growing and slightly older than the national figure, with 19.6% of residents aged 65 or over. About 4.9% of people are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is much higher than most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state or national figures. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the dominant language, with only 6.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and very few residents speak little or no English.
A large number of people here have no religion, accounting for 46.1% of the population. This is well above the national figure and has risen by 22 points since 2011.
Education levels are far below the state and national figures, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. While the rate of Year 12 completion is lower than most areas, it has risen by 8.9 points since 2011.
Incomes are much lower than in most similar areas, with a typical family earning $1,706 a week. Only 14.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well below the national figure.
Longman has high rates of health challenges, with 34.8% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 8.2% of residents need help with daily activities.
The area has a high number of people who have served in the Defence Force. While many residents provide unpaid care or do housework, the proportion of volunteers is much lower than in most areas.
Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are common, making up 17.8% of households, which is well above the national figure.
Homes here are typically large, with 85% having three or more bedrooms and 83.8% being separate houses. This helps explain why people per home is higher than in most areas.
Cars are essential as very few people use public transport to commute. Only 4.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, and the walk to the nearest stop can take up to 40 minutes.
The area is quite mobile, with 46.1% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are much less common than in most other areas.
Working or looking for work is less common here than in the rest of the state, and the unemployment rate is 6.2%. Health care and construction are the main industries for local workers.
Walking to services is difficult, as only 32.6% of homes are within 15 minutes of health services. This is far below the state figure and contributes to the area's lower walkability score.