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4694, QLD
278 km²
Far fewer people live in postcode 4694 than in most similar areas, with a total population of just 112 that has shrunk by 53% since 2011. This is an older, predominantly English-speaking community where the typical resident is 49, far older than the national figure of 38. The area is almost entirely residential, consisting of detached houses with a high proportion of outright ownership. It is a car-dependent region where most residents are older adults and few children live.
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The population has aged significantly, with the typical resident now 49 compared to 32 in 2011. Children under 15 make up only 12.5% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian or English in ancestry, with 83.9% born in Australia. Only 3.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.
English is the only language used at home for 90.2% of the population. There are no residents who speak little or no English, and no other languages are recorded, which is far below the national figure.
Nearly half of the community, 48.2%, identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 42.9%, a figure that is well above the Australian average of 38.9% and has risen since 2011.
No adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%. Only 31.7% have completed Year 12, though this has risen slightly since 2011.
Personal incomes are far below the national figure, with a typical weekly pay of $492. However, 20% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, an increase of 15 percentage points since 2011.
Health challenges are common here, with 32.1% of people living with a long-term condition. Mental health conditions are especially high at 13.4%, which is well above the national average of 8.8%.
Unpaid care is frequent, with 15.7% of people providing support, well above the national figure. The area also has a high number of Defence Force veterans at 11.7%.
Living arrangements are often solitary, as 30% of people live alone, well above the national figure of 25.6%. Most homes house just two people, and the average household size is slightly smaller than the state average.
Housing is dominated by detached houses, 100% of which are separate dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 50% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.
Residents rely entirely on cars, as 0% use public transport to commute. Every single home in the area has at least one motor vehicle.
The community is very stable, with only 19.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is much lower than most areas at 50.9%. However, the unemployment rate is 0.0%, well below the national figure of 5.1%.
The area ranks very low for overall advantage and job skills compared to other regions, sitting in the bottom 10% of similar areas.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk for any home.
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