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4424, QLD

942 km²

A very high proportion of children under 15 live in postcode 4424, where 29.4% of the population are young people. This is a small, family-oriented community in regional Queensland that has grown slightly since 2011. It is defined by a strong connection to the land, with over half the workforce in agriculture and many residents working from home. Life here revolves around large detached houses and family life, making it a young and stable place to live.

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The area is notably young, with a typical resident aged 37 and a children's population far above the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.3% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.1% born overseas, which is far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 90.2% of the population, and very few people use another language at home. This is far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

About 61.3% of residents identify as Christian. While the number of people with no religion has risen since 2011 to 26.8%, this is still far below the national average.

Education levels have improved, with the share of adults who completed Year 12 rising 19 points since 2011. Many residents hold qualifications in agriculture and the environment, reflecting the local economy.

Typical personal weekly income is $811, which is about the same as the national figure. Higher earners are well represented, with 11.8% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthy, as the rate of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most other areas. Long-term health conditions are also less common than the state average.

This is a highly active community where 34.3% of people volunteer and many spend significant time on unpaid housework and childcare, well above national figures.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children. Single-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 83.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare, and 43% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one uses public transport to get to work. However, 31.6% of the workforce now works from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 23.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the state and national rates of movement.

Job security is strong, with a very low unemployment rate of 2.4%. More than half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area ranks better than most for education and job skills. Overall, it is more advantaged than about 60% of similar areas.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no groceries, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk of any home.

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