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Aloomba

111 km²

Far fewer people were born overseas in Aloomba than in the rest of Queensland or Australia. This small community of 576 people is largely Australian-born and English-speaking. It is a family-oriented place where children under 15 make up 21.2% of the population. The area is predominantly residential and rural, consisting entirely of separate houses.

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The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.1% of the community, which is well above the Australian average of 3.2%.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 6.3% born overseas—a figure far below the national rate of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 48.8%. About 39.4% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 9.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, compared to 26.3% nationally. However, the area has a high number of schools per 1,000 children.

Typical weekly household income is $1,699, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. A small number of households earn high incomes, with 13.5% making $3,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 24.1% reporting a long-term health condition compared to 27.7% across Australia.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, with 27.8% of people providing this support. About 14.1% of the community are volunteers.

There are 41 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $624 is a little above the national figure of $540.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home. Couples with children make up 58.3% of all households.

Every single home in Aloomba is a separate house. While 39.4% are owned outright, typical weekly rents are far below the national average at just $230.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Over half of the working population drives to work, and 17.5% work from home.

The population is very stable, with only 25.7% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is very active, with 67.9% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national rate of 61.1%. Agriculture, construction, and health are the main industries.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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