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Nareeb
91 km²
Typical household incomes in Nareeb are well above the national figure, with weekly earnings reaching $2,749. This sparsely populated area is shaped by a strong connection to the land, where most residents work in agriculture and many operate their businesses from home. It is a place of few people and high earnings, though it lacks basic local services and remains entirely dependent on cars.
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The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up only 6.3% of the population, far below the national average of 18.2%.
Every resident was born in Australia, and there are no people born overseas. Most people identify as English (60.4%) or Australian (37.5%) by ancestry.
English is the only language used at home here, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.
More than half of the population identifies as Christian (56.3%), while 37.5% of residents report having no religion.
Qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 12.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents hold a Certificate III or IV.
Typical personal weekly income is $1,062, which is much higher than most areas and well above the national figure of $805.
While no one here needs help with daily activities, mental health conditions are a little more common than the national average at 10.4%.
Volunteering is far more common here than in the rest of the state, with 24.4% of people giving their time. Unpaid housework is also much more frequent than in most areas.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes tend to be larger than most, with 2.9 people per household. Most families are couples with children (65.9%).
Housing costs are far below the state and national figures, with typical weekly rents at $220 and typical monthly loan payments of $500.
The area is highly remote, with 54.3% of people working from home and no one using public transport to get to work.
About 35.4% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is lower than the national figure of 40.7%.
The workforce is very active, with 85.4% of adults working or looking for work. Most are employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing (68.6%) and many are managers.
Nareeb is completely car-dependent, with no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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