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Albion
5,539 km²
A typical resident is just 30 years old, making Albion (Richmond - Qld) far younger than both the state and national average. This sparsely populated area is dominated by young families, with children under 15 making up 23.5% of the population. It is a community of working parents and high volunteer rates, though it is entirely car-dependent with no local shops or schools. The population is small, with only 34 people living across a vast area.
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The community is notably young, with no residents aged 65 or over and a high proportion of people in de facto relationships (33.3%). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
The population is almost entirely born in Australia (97.1%), which is far below the national average for overseas birth. Most residents identify with Australian, English, German, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.
English is the only language spoken at home, meaning there is no linguistic diversity compared to the state or national averages.
Most residents identify as Christian (79.4%), while those with no religion make up 23.5%, a figure far below the national average.
Year 12 completion is much higher than most areas at 63.0%. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (14.8%) is far below the national average.
Typical household income is well above the national figure at $2,250 per week, and 14.8% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is a little above the national average.
The population is healthier than most, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions (20.6%) and no reported mental health conditions or people needing help with daily activities.
Community spirit is very high, with 37.0% of people volunteering and 44.4% providing unpaid childcare or housework, both figures far above the national average.
The First Nations community here is much older than the state average, with a typical age of 41. Personal income for First Nations residents is also among the highest at $2,500.
Homes here are large, with a typical 3.5 people per dwelling, which is well above the national figure. Most of these are couples with children (83.9%).
Living conditions are a little more crowded than the state average, with 0.90 people per bedroom.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, though 48.1% of people work from home, a figure far above the national average.
The population is quite mobile, with 52.8% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is far above the national figure.
Employment is very strong, with no one unemployed and 100% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (40.7%).
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.
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