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Eurongilly

154 km²

Families with young children are very common in Eurongilly, where 30.8% of the population are under 15. This is a small community of just 91 people that feels noticeably younger than the rest of the state. Residents typically earn more than the national figure, and many are highly qualified professionals. It is a stable, largely rural area where most people own their homes outright and work in agriculture.

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The community is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 36. Children under 15 make up a huge 30.8% of the population, while only 11% are seniors, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. Those with ancestral roots most commonly identify as Australian, English, Scottish or Irish.

English is the only language used at home by 95.6% of residents. This is much lower than the state and national figures for people using other languages.

Faith is common here, with 85.7% of people identifying as Christian. Only 15.4% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.

The area is well-educated; 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher and 62.7% finished Year 12, both of which are well above national averages. Qualifications are often linked to agriculture, education and management.

Typical weekly household and family incomes are $2,250, which is well above the national figure. Typical personal weekly income is also much higher than most areas at $991.

Residents are in good health, with only 8.8% having a long-term health condition—far below the national figure of 27.7%. No residents reported a mental health condition.

Community spirit is high, with 36.7% of people volunteering, which is far above the state average. Many people provide unpaid care, and 6.8% have served in the Defence Force.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, representing 0% of the community. First Nations residents who are present earn a typical personal income of $1,375, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are typically large, with 3.4 people per household and 79.2% of families being couples with children. No one in the community lives alone.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 100% have three or more bedrooms. Most are owned outright at 56.5%, which is far above the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. However, 54.8% of workers work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 10.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with 71.4% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most jobs are in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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