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4706, QLD
1,441 km²
Far older than most of the state or nation, postcode 4706 is a small, sparsely populated area where the typical resident is 51. This community is marked by a significant increase in seniors, who now make up 30.6% of the population. It is a predominantly rural setting where a large proportion of people work from home or in agriculture. The area has seen its total population shrink by 31% since 2016, leaving a small group of residents living almost exclusively in detached houses.
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The area is much older than the national average, and the proportion of seniors has risen 12 points since 2016. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 13.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.6% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the only language spoken at home by 91.7% of residents. No one in the area uses another language at home or speaks little to no English, which is far below the state and national figures.
About 63.9% of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 29.2%, which is well below the national figure.
Schooling levels are much lower than most areas, with only 30.5% of residents completing Year 12. However, 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is around the middle for similar areas.
Typical household incomes are far below the national figure at $1,062 a week. While typical family income is about the same as the state average, only 7.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
A long-term health condition is reported by 37.5% of people, which is well above the national average. Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most other areas.
This is a highly active community where 30.5% of people volunteer, far above the national figure. Unpaid housework is also very common, with 40.7% of people doing 15 hours or more per week.
Homes are generally small, with a typical size of 2.1 people, which is a little below the national average. A higher than usual 31.6% of people live alone.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 42.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very rare here, occurring in only 7.9% of dwellings.
Public transport is non-existent in the area, which helps explain why 47.2% of people work from home, a rate far above the national average. Every home has at least one motor vehicle.
Movement in the area is relatively high, with 41.2% of residents having moved in the last five years, a figure about the same as the national average.
Half of the adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than most areas, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Over half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area's overall advantage score is 959, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas. Residents have relatively better access to money and resources than they do to education and job skills.
The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.6, far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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