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Curban

423 km²

A high proportion of children makes Curban a notably young community for its size. This rural area is defined by large families and a strong connection to the land, with over half the workforce employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Most residents live in spacious, detached houses and rely entirely on cars for transport. It is a stable, predominantly Australian-born community where volunteering and unpaid care are much more common than in the rest of the state.

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Children under 15 make up 25.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 40, and 19.7% of the community are seniors aged 65 and over.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 2.2% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian (51.8%) or English (45.3%) ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, and no one in the community speaks little or no English, which is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the dominant faith for 77.4% of residents. Only 11.7% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Higher education is more common here than in similar areas, with 18.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The most common qualifications are in education and agriculture.

Typical personal weekly income is $927, which is a little above the national figure. People earning $2,000 or more a week make up 14.3% of the population, a figure much higher than in most similar areas.

The community is in good health, with no one needing help with daily activities. This is well below the national figure of 5.8%.

Local participation is very high, with 33.3% of people volunteering. This is far above the national rate of 14.1%, and 40% of residents provide unpaid childcare.

There are 4 First Nations people in the area. The typical age for this group is 17, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 24.

Families with children are common, and 47.3% of households are couples with children. Only 17% of people live alone, which is well below the national average.

Every home in Curban is a separate house, and 91.5% have three or more bedrooms. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly payment of $180, far below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. About 33.3% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 17.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment rates are very high, with 77.8% of people working full-time. This is far above the national figure of 58.9%, with many working as managers or professionals in agriculture.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.

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