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4493, QLD
6,146 km²
A tiny population of just 19 people makes postcode 4493 one of the smallest areas in the state. It is a very old community, with a typical resident aged 65 and a large proportion of seniors. The area is sparsely populated and largely non-residential, with no children under 15 and no residents born overseas. It is a quiet, car-dependent place where most people are retired and an unusually high number volunteer.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 65 and 30.4% of people aged 65 and over. The total population shrank 17% since 2016 and is now only 19 people.
No residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
Everyone speaks English, meaning there are no people using another language at home, far below the national figure.
Only 17.4% of people have no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational qualifications are far below the national average, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 17.4% completing Year 12. There are no schools within 3 km.
Typical weekly household income is $1,875, which is higher than most areas and rose $813 since 2016. However, no one earns $2,000 or more per week.
No residents reported needing help with daily activities, a figure well below the national average of 5.8%.
Homes are small, with 2.0 people per home, which is among the lowest at this level.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are $3,000, which is far above the national figure of $1,863 and among the highest for similar areas.
The area is entirely without public transport, with no routes, stops, or departures recorded.
Only 47.8% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area has a low score for education and job skills, which is smaller than about 90% of similar areas.
This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.8, far below the state average. There are no homes within a 15-minute walk of schools, health services, or groceries.
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