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Garland
86 km²
A far higher proportion of seniors live in Garland than in the rest of the state, with 32% of residents aged 65 and over. This small community of 75 people is defined by its stability and family focus, where many residents have lived for years. Most households are couples with children, which helps explain why homes here are larger and more crowded than the national figure. It is a predominantly rural area where life revolves around the home and the local land.
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The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national figures. It is a community where 26.1% of people are in a de facto relationship, a figure far above the Australian average.
The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas and a much lower overseas birth rate than most other areas.
English is the only language used at home here, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.
Christianity is the main faith for 65.3% of residents, and the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.
Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with 40.4% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the state and national averages.
Typical household incomes are well above the state and national figures, with the usual weekly household income reaching $2,374.
The community is in good health, with no residents needing help with daily activities and a mental health rate well below the national figure.
Unpaid work is common here, with 19% of people providing unpaid care and 37.9% caring for children, both far above the national average.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per home and very few people living alone compared to the state average.
Every home in Garland is a separate house, and 79.2% have three or more bedrooms, which is well above the national figure.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 65% of workers commuting by car.
The population is very stable, as only 19.2% of residents have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure.
Job activity is very high, with 69% of adults working or looking for work and a full-time employment rate far above the national average.
The area has a walkability score of 0.0 and no amenities within a 15-minute walk, making it completely dependent on cars.
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