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Barakula
1,642 km²
Life in Barakula is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or services within walking distance. This sparsely populated area in the Western Downs is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 55. It is a quiet, rural setting where households are small and most residents live far from the nearest school.
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The population is very small and significantly older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 55.
There are no schools within 3 km of the area.
Typical weekly family and household incomes of $1,375 are well below the national figure. However, the typical personal weekly income is $824, which is about the same as the Australian average.
First Nations residents here are far older than the national average at 42 years. Their typical personal income of $1,125 is far above the figures for Queensland and Australia.
Homes are small, with only 2.0 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.
With only 0.50 people per bedroom, this area is among the lowest in the region, well below the national average of 0.80.
There are no public transport routes or stops in the area.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk.
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