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Arcadia Valley

2,116 km²

A shift toward a younger, working population describes the recent trajectory of Arcadia Valley. This rural community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 35 and a high proportion of children. Most people here work in agriculture or management, which supports a relatively high typical personal income. It is a place of large family homes and strong local ties, where nearly everyone was born in Australia.

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The area is much younger than most, with 22.7% of the population being children under 15, a figure well above the national average. Seniors make up only 9.9% of the community, which is well below the Queensland figure.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 87.2% born here and no residents born overseas. This is far below the state and national figures for overseas birthplaces.

English is the only language spoken at home, and no residents speak little or no English. This is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use a language other than English.

Christianity is the primary faith for 65.2% of residents. Only 19.9% of people report having no religion, which is far below the Queensland and Australian figures.

Qualifications are often practical, with 28.1% holding a diploma and a high number of degrees in agriculture and environment. However, only 8.0% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.

Typical personal income is $1,052 per week, which is well above the national figure. About 32.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a proportion much higher than most areas.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 17.7% reporting a long-term health condition. Only 2.8% of people have a mental health condition, which is well below the state figure.

Local spirit is high, with 25.9% of residents volunteering, a figure far above the national average. About 10.7% of people provide unpaid care.

There are six First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 39, which is far older than the state and national figures. Their typical personal income of $449 is well below the Queensland figure.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.9 people per household, which is a little above the national figure. Most are couples with children (54.3%) or without children (44.7%), while very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 97.7% of dwellings. Large homes are common, with 86% having three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rent is very low at $120.

Cars are essential here, as 0% of people commute by public transport and every home has at least one vehicle. Notably, 48.2% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

About 34.4% of residents moved in the last five years, which is higher than most areas but still well below the national average.

The workforce is very active, with 73.2% of adults working or looking for work. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ 72.9% of the population, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.

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