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Mudgeeraba - Bonogin
67 km²
Families and children are a defining feature of Mudgeeraba - Bonogin, where the proportion of people under 15 is well above the national figure. This is a growing community of nearly 20,000 people with a high number of large, detached homes and a typical resident aged 39. The area is generally affluent and car-dependent, blending a rural-residential feel with high household incomes. It is a place where family life is central, reflected in the high number of children and large household sizes.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
18 schools within reach make Mudgeeraba - Bonogin convenient for families.
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Children under 15 make up 22.4% of the population, which is well above the national average of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 39, the proportion of seniors is a little below the state and national figures.
About 25.8% of residents were born overseas, a figure well above the Queensland average. English is the most common ancestry at 45.1%, followed by Australian ancestry at 35.1%.
English is the dominant language, with 87.6% of people using it only at home. The proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.
A little more than 44% of people have no religion, which is well above the national average. This figure has risen significantly, climbing 22 percentage points since 2011.
Education levels are rising, with the number of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher increasing 7.7 percentage points since 2011. Year 12 completion is also higher than most areas.
The area is relatively wealthy, with 25.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the state average. Typical household income is also a little above the national figure.
Residents generally enjoy good health, as the proportion of people with a long-term health condition is well below the state figure. Those needing help with daily activities are also fewer than in most areas.
Caring for children is very common here, with 34% of people providing unpaid childcare, a figure well above the national average. Unpaid housework is also more common than in most areas.
The First Nations community is relatively young, with a typical age of 19, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. Year 12 completion for First Nations people is far above the national average.
Homes are larger than usual, with a typical size of 3.0 people, which is much higher than most areas. Consequently, very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.
The housing stock is dominated by large homes, with 94.1% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. While rent is well above the national figure, the proportion of households renting is far below.
Car use is essential, as 64.4% of people drive to work and only 0.8% use public transport. Public transport stops are far fewer here than in the rest of the state.
The community is fairly mobile, with 40.9% of residents moving in the last five years. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen since 2011.
A high proportion of adults—67.1%—are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, construction, and retail.
The area is highly advantaged, scoring 9 out of 10 for access to money and resources. It is also home to a large number of businesses compared to similar areas.
The region is very rainy, with annual rainfall far above the Queensland average. Temperatures are generally milder than the state average.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries.
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