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Anduramba
284 km²
Far older than the state or national average, Anduramba is a small rural community where the typical resident is 50. It is a place of stability and high home ownership, with almost half of all houses owned outright. This quiet area is marked by a strong tradition of volunteering and a workforce heavily involved in agriculture. With a population of just 84 people, it is a sparsely populated pocket of the Toowoomba region.
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The community is significantly older than the national figure, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 27.4% of the population. Children under 15 are few, accounting for only 10.7%, which is well below the Queensland average.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 11.9% were born overseas. Those with roots in Europe are common, with Australian, English, German, and Irish being the most frequent ancestries listed.
English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity. No residents reported speaking little or no English.
Faith plays a strong role here, as 66.7% of people identify as Christian. This means far fewer people report having no religion compared to the rest of Australia.
A high proportion of residents have completed Year 12, which is about the same as the state average. Qualifications are diverse, with a notable presence of degrees in engineering and agriculture.
Typical weekly household income is $1,375, which is well below the national figure. While 10.1% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, overall household earnings are lower than in most other areas.
Residents enjoy a high level of wellbeing, with 0.0% needing help with daily activities. This is well below the national average, and long-term health conditions are also less common here.
This is a highly active community where 33.3% of people volunteer, far above the state average. There is also a much higher rate of people doing significant unpaid housework compared to other areas.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Almost half of the homes belong to couples with children, while another 45.3% belong to couples without children. Very few people live alone, which is far below the national trend.
Every single home in Anduramba is a separate house, and 48.1% are owned outright. No one in the community rents their home, and typical mortgage payments are far below the national figure.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops, and the drive time to the city is very long at 158 minutes.
The population is relatively stable, with 30.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the Queensland average.
Workforce participation is high at 71.0%, well above the national figure. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, with many residents working as managers.
The area has no walkable amenities, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is quite steep, and the walkability score is zero.
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