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4346, QLD
25 km²
Far fewer people were born overseas in postcode 4346 compared to the national figure. This quiet area has seen its population grow by 78% since 2011, reaching 1,013 people. It is a family-focused community where children under 15 are well above the national average. This trend is mirrored in the housing, where large detached homes dominate the landscape.
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The area is younger than most, though the number of people aged 65 and over rose 5.7 points since 2011. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.4% of the population, and there is a notably high proportion of people in de facto relationships.
Only 7.5% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most people claim Australian or English ancestry.
English is the primary language here, with only 2% of people using another language at home—far below the national average of 22.3%. No one in the area reported speaking little or no English.
About 50.6% of residents identify as Christian. While the number of people with no religion rose 20 points since 2011, it remains a little below the Queensland figure.
Education levels have improved, with the share of adults who completed Year 12 rising 11 points since 2011. There are more schools per 1,000 children here than in most similar areas.
Typical household income is $1,522 a week, which is a little below the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose 14 points since 2011.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, at 11.7%. Additionally, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is a little above the national figure.
Unpaid work is common, with a much higher share of people providing unpaid care or doing housework than in most areas. About 5.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force.
Families with children are common, making up 55.8% of households. This is consistent with the fact that people per home is higher than in most areas.
Detached houses are the norm here at 98.9%, far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 82.9% having three or more bedrooms.
The area is heavily dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. Only 1.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much lower than most areas.
The community is quite mobile, with 40.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals rose 6.6 points since 2011 to reach 6.6%.
About 63.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, construction, or education.
The area's overall advantage score is 969, which is smaller than about 55% of similar areas. Residents generally have good access to money and resources.
Walking is difficult here, as no homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. The walkability score is 3.0, meaning the area is mostly car-dependent.
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