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Panmure

86 km²

A very low unemployment rate of 1.7% marks the industrious character of Panmure. This rural community is defined by a strong presence of families, with a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar areas. It is a place of detached houses and deep roots, where very few residents were born overseas and most speak only English. This stability is reflected in a population that is slightly older than the national figure but remains active in local volunteering and unpaid care.

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Children under 15 make up 21.0% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 40, the area has fewer seniors than most similar communities.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 90.0% born here. This is far below the national figure of 27.7% for people born overseas.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.4% using another language at home. This is far below the 22.3% national average.

People with no religion make up 44.3% of the population, which is well above both the state and national figures.

While school advantage scores are much higher than most areas, those who completed Year 12 (37.0%) are far below the national figure of 58.8%. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical household income is $1,708 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, weekly family income is a little below the typical Australian household.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.8% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Local residents are highly active, with 21.4% volunteering—well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and childcare rates are also much higher than most areas.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of 3 people. Personal income for this group is far above the national figure, though household income is well below.

Families are larger here, with 2.7 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children (60.7%). Consequently, fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 81.2% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 0.0% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 42.3% have two.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.4% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high 69.1% of adults are working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Jobs are concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, as well as healthcare.

Panmure is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.4, far below the state average. Many residents lack a 15-minute walk to schools or health services.

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