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Ingham
42 km²
A much older population than most similar areas defines Ingham, where the typical resident is 49. This Queensland community is marked by a significant number of seniors and a strong First Nations presence, with nearly 10% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. It is a place of modest means and stable roots, featuring a high proportion of homeowners and very few recent overseas arrivals. Overall, the area feels settled and traditional, though its population has shrunk slightly since 2011.
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Ingham is far older than the national figure, with nearly 29% of people aged 65 and over. This contributes to a smaller proportion of children, and a total population that has fallen by about 312 people since 2011.
The community has deep roots in Australia and Italy, with Italian ancestry making up 28.3% of the population. Very few residents were born overseas, at 9.4%, which is far below the national figure.
English is the primary language for 84.5% of the community. Use of other languages at home has fallen to 6.8%, a figure far below the Australian average.
Religious faith remains common here, with 67.4% identifying as Christian. Only 22.2% of people report no religion, which is far below the state and national figures.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 7.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 37.4%.
Incomes are among the lowest for its level, with a typical weekly household earning $1,028. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 9.5% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure.
Unpaid care is common, with 13.2% of people providing support to others. The area also has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than most similar places.
First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, though they face steep challenges with an unemployment rate of 20.3% and a typical personal income of $459.
Many residents live alone—36.7% of households—which is far above the national average. This contributes to smaller households, with an average of 2.1 people per home.
Home ownership is very high, with 42.7% of homes owned outright. Rents are also among the lowest in the country, typically costing $210 per week.
Reliance on cars is almost total, as 69% of people drive to work and there are no public transport stops in the area. However, 9.8% of homes do not own a vehicle.
The population is very stable, with only 29.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 49.5%. The most common industries are health care, manufacturing, and retail.
Ingham is ranked among the most disadvantaged areas for its level, with the lowest possible score for access to resources and job skills.
The area experiences high rainfall, averaging 2,166mm annually, which is far above the Queensland average.
While the town is reasonably walkable for groceries, health services, and parks, it has no access to public transport within a 10-minute walk.