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4874, QLD
24,320 km²
A massive gap exists between this area and the rest of the state, particularly in its identity and demographics. Postcode 4874 is a very young community where the typical resident is just 30, far younger than the national figure of 38. It is distinguished by a high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and a population that is largely in its early years of life. This creates a distinctive profile of a growing, young region with an economy heavily anchored by the mining industry.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area is far younger than the state or national average, with children under 15 making up 25.6% of the population. Indigenous residents account for 33.6%, which is far above the national figure, while those aged 65 and over are very few at just 4.0%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (7.8%) compared to the national average of 27.7%.
About 12.1% of people use a language other than English at home, which is a little below the Queensland figure and far below the national average.
People with no religion make up 45.3% of the community, which is well above the national figure and has risen significantly since 2011.
Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%.
Weekly incomes are very high here, with the typical family earning $3,008, well above the national figure of $2,120. This is consistent with the high number of people earning $2,000 or more per week.
Residents report far fewer long-term health conditions (14.6%) than the national average of 27.7%, and only 2.1% need help with daily activities.
A high proportion of people (29.7%) provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national average, though overall volunteering rates are much lower than in most areas.
Families here tend to be larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area.
Renters make up 64.1% of households, which is far above the national average. Very few people own their homes outright (8.8%), and typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than in most areas.
The area is highly car-dependent, as 9.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas. Public transport is almost non-existent, with zero stops recorded.
The community is quite mobile, with 42.7% of people moving within the last five years, a rate a little above the national average.
Mining is the dominant industry, employing 36.7% of the workforce. Full-time employment is far above the national average at 70.0%.
While the area has high incomes, it ranks very low for general access to money and resources compared to other similar areas.
This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 1.3, far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.
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