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Carwell
54 km²
A distinct age gap defines the small community of Carwell, where a large population of seniors lives alongside a high number of children. The typical resident is 54, far older than the national figure, yet 28.6% of the population are children under 15. This creates a landscape of mostly married couples and families with children. It is a quiet, predominantly English-speaking area with a high proportion of university-qualified adults.
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The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 42.9% of residents aged 65 and over. This high number of seniors is balanced by a child population that is far above the national figure.
While 96.4% of residents were born in Australia, 21.4% of the community has an overseas birthplace, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below the national and state averages.
Christianity is the dominant faith at 82.1%, while the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.
The community is well-qualified, with 32% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average.
Typical household incomes are about the same as the national figure at $1,749 per week, though no one in the area earns $2,000 or more weekly.
Residents are generally healthy, with 0.0% needing help with daily activities and long-term health conditions being much lower than in most areas.
Volunteer rates are high at 24.0%, well above the national average, and more people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework than in most similar areas.
The First Nations population is very small, with a typical personal income of $225 that is far below the state and national figures.
Families are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home, and no one-parent families are recorded in the area.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are well above the national average at $2,350, while weekly rents are far below the state figure at $215.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, meaning residents rely entirely on other means of travel.
The population is relatively stable, with 25.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.
Employment is strong here, with 72.0% of adults working or looking for work, a figure far above the national average.
Carwell is entirely car-dependent, with no amenities, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk and a walkability score of 0.0.
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