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Eungella Hinterland
2,049 km²
Far older than the state and national average, Eungella Hinterland is a sparsely populated area where the typical resident is 61. The population is very small, though it grew 200% since 2011 to reach 9 people. It is a high-income rural community located in the Mackay region of Queensland, characterized by a small number of wealthy households living in a rainy, steep environment.
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The population is very small and far older than the national figure, with the typical age rising to 61 years in 2021.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 89%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 78%, ahead of No religion (0%).
There is only one school within 3 km of this area.
Income levels are among the highest at this level, with typical weekly family earnings of $3,250, which is far above the Queensland figure of $2,024.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded here.
Homes here are smaller than usual, with only 1.8 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.
Rental prices are a little above the national figure at $430 a week, and typical monthly home-loan payments are far above the state average at $4,800.
The area has no public transport routes or stops, leaving it far below the state average.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 64%, ahead of Mining (0%).
This is a very small area with only 3 businesses and a total population estimate of 9 people.
The area is very wet, with average annual rainfall of 1,364mm, which is far above the Queensland average of 379mm.
The landscape is very steep with a 20% terrain slope, and the area is completely car-dependent with no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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