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Beilba
1,075 km²
A vast rural landscape defines Beilba, where a small population of just 35 people lives in a car-dependent setting. This is a remarkably young community, with children under 15 making up 31.4% of the population, far above the national figure. High levels of professional and managerial employment help explain the area's strong typical incomes. It is a place where family life and high-earning roles blend into a quiet, sparsely populated region of Queensland.
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The community is far younger than most, with a typical resident aged 38 and a very high proportion of children. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 11.4%, which is well below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with recorded ancestry are predominantly Australian or English. Only 8.6% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the national average.
English is the only language used at home in this area, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.
The area is more religious than most, with 65.7% of people identifying as Christian and a much lower proportion of people reporting no religion compared to the rest of the country.
Qualification levels are varied, with 21.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is about the same as the Queensland average, though well below the national figure.
Incomes are very strong here; typical personal weekly income is $1,624, which is far above the national figure. Typical household income is also well above the state and national averages.
Residents are in excellent health, with only 11.4% reporting a long-term health condition. This is far below the national figure, and no one in the community needs help with daily activities.
Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 42.9% of people caring for children or doing significant housework. Volunteering is also common, with 39.3% of people volunteering, far above the national rate.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Households typically have 2.5 people, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
Homes are slightly more spacious than average, with 0.70 people per bedroom, a figure a little below the national and state averages.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport routes or stops available. About 16.7% of the workforce operates from home.
The population is relatively stable, with 26.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure.
Working rates are very high, with 85.7% of adults working or looking for work. Over half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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