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Shoalwater Bay
3,177 km²
A typical resident in Shoalwater Bay is 70 years old, making it one of the oldest areas in the region. This is a sparsely populated place of only 22 people, though its population grew 175% since 2011. The community is largely older, with nearly 60% of people aged 65 and over and no children under 15. It is a quiet, residential area where most people are born in Australia and share a similar cultural background.
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Seniors make up 59.1% of the population, a figure far above the national level of 17.2%. There are no children under 15 living here, and the typical age has climbed by 7 years since 2011.
Everyone in this area was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure of 27.7% born overseas. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.
English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English.
About 63.6% of the community identifies as Christian, while 40.9% have no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland figure.
There is only one school located within 3 km of this area.
Typical weekly household income is $1,375, which is well below the national figure of $1,746, although it has risen by $542 since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 45.5% of people—far above the national rate of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 36.4% of residents.
First Nations people make up 18.2% of the population, which is far above the national average. This group is much younger than the wider community, with a typical age of just 12.
Most homes are occupied by couples without children, and there are no one-parent families. With 2.1 people per home, households are slightly smaller than the national average.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,600, which is well above the national figure of $1,863.
The area is entirely without public transport, with no routes, stops, or departures serving the population.
Residents are less likely to move than those in other areas, with only 27.3% having moved in the last five years.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).
There are no businesses operating in the area, and it ranks low for access to money and job skills compared to other similar areas.
The area is warmer than most of Queensland, with an average minimum temperature of 17.7 degrees and annual rainfall of 858mm.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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