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4822, QLD
32,123 km²
Much of the population in postcode 4822 is younger and more likely to work full-time than in most other similar areas. This small community of 779 people is characterized by a strong presence of families with children and a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population. While the population has shrunk slightly since 2011, the area remains a place where most people own their homes and a high proportion of residents are active volunteers.
Household incomes here are high, yet 4822, QLD's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
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The typical resident is 36, which is younger than the national figure. About 7.2% of the community is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and children under 15 make up 20.5% of the population.
The area has a very low proportion of people born overseas at 4.2%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents identify as Australian, English, Scottish, or Irish.
English is the dominant language, with only 1.5% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average. Consequently, no residents reported speaking little or no English.
Christianity is the main religion at 57.4%. Those with no religion make up 24.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 37.5% having completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Personal incomes are a little above the national figure, with a typical weekly personal income of $930. Typical household weekly income is $1,770, which is about the same as the national figure.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 21.1% reporting a long-term health condition, well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Volunteering is very common here at 23.9%, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%, though this has fallen by 10 points since 2011.
Families with children are common, making up 55.4% of households. This helps explain why homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home.
Housing is dominated by separate houses (86.8%), and 37.6% are owned outright. Typical weekly rent is just $133, which is far below the national figure of $375.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. However, 22.5% of people work from home, which is well above the state figure.
About 37.3% of people moved here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 21.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
Employment is very strong, with 74.4% of people working full-time—far above the national figure of 58.9%—and a very low unemployment rate of 1.2%.
The area's overall advantage score is 972, which is slightly below the national average, while its education and job skills score is lower than 70% of similar areas.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.0, as 0% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.
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