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Allenview

43 km²

A far older population than most similar areas defines Allenview, where the typical resident is 47. This rural community in the Scenic Rim is notably different from the rest of Queensland, with very few children and a high proportion of seniors. It is a place of large, detached family homes and high household incomes, though it remains very car-dependent with almost no local amenities within walking distance.

Household incomes here are high, yet Allenview's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.

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The area is far older than the national figure, with 20.6% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 10% of the population, which is well below the Queensland average of 18.7%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots mainly trace their ancestry to England and Ireland. Only 10.5% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, with 90% of people using it exclusively at home. Only 2.9% of residents use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half the community identifies as Christian, while 33.5% report no religion. This level of non-religious affiliation is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are far below the state and national averages, with only 10.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Typical household incomes are a little above the state average at $1,875 a week. This is consistent with the fact that 25.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than most areas.

About 30.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average. Mental health conditions are more common here than in most other areas.

Volunteering is well above the national figure, with 20% of people pitching in. However, far fewer people provide unpaid care for children compared to the rest of the state.

First Nations people make up 6.2% of the population, which is well above the national average. This group is noticeably younger than the rest of the community, with a typical age of 19.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household and very few people living alone. Most families are couples with children, making up 58.7% of households.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 88.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Rent is well above the state average, typically reaching $465 per week.

Residents are entirely dependent on cars, as no one uses public transport to commute. This is reflected in the fact that every single home owns at least one motor vehicle.

The community is very stable, with only 21.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%, and there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local workforce is mostly in agriculture, construction, or hospitality, with a low unemployment rate of 2.6%. About 20.2% of those working do so from home, which is well above the state average.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.

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