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Elimbah
101 km²
Large family homes and a strong preference for separate houses set Elimbah apart from most similar areas. This community has grown by 15% since 2011 and is defined by a high proportion of couples with children, which helps explain why households are larger than the national figure. While it is a predominantly Australian-born population with a low number of overseas arrivals, it is a place of growing financial comfort, with a high number of households earning $3,000 or more per week.
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 typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the state and national figures. While the number of children under 15 has fallen since 2011, the proportion of seniors has risen by 5.3 percentage points.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 82.4% born here, which is far below the national figure. Those born overseas make up 14% of the population, a figure well below that of Queensland.
English is the dominant language for 91.5% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, at 4.7%, which is far below the national figure.
A large number of residents identify as having no religion, at 47.1%, which is well above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 26 percentage points since 2011.
The area has a lower level of formal qualifications than most, with only 12.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree, far below the national figure. However, Year 12 completion has risen 9 percentage points since 2011.
Typical household income is $2,183 per week, which is well above the state and national figures. This is consistent with the fact that 27.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that has risen 19 percentage points since 2011.
About 30.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis and mental health are among the most common reported conditions.
Unpaid work is common here, with a much higher rate of people caring for children or doing heavy housework than in most similar areas. Conversely, volunteering has fallen 5.3 percentage points since 2011.
First Nations residents in Elimbah have a much higher household income than the state or national figures. The unemployment rate for this group is also much lower than most areas at 5.8%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per household. This is driven by a high number of couples with children and a very low number of people living alone.
Separate houses dominate the landscape, making up 98.1% of all dwellings. Renting is very uncommon at 9.3%, while 94.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms.
Car dependence is very high, with only 0.9% of homes lacking a motor vehicle. Public transport use is low, and the typical drive time to the city is 47 minutes.
The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far fewer than in the rest of Australia.
A higher number of adults are working or looking for work compared to most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are construction, health care, and retail.
The area is ranked as having the highest possible access to money and resources. While it is moderately advantaged overall, its score for education and job skills is lower than 70% of similar areas.
Rainfall is much higher here than the Queensland average, with 1,395mm annually. Maximum temperatures are also much higher than in most areas.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.