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Berajondo
114 km²
A stark contrast in income and age sets Berajondo apart from the rest of the country. This small community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 48. While many residents own their homes outright, the typical family income is far below the Queensland and national figures. It is a rural area where most people live in detached houses and rely entirely on cars to get around.
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The population is far older than the state and national average, with the typical resident aged 48. While children under 15 make up 19.6% of the community, de facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.
About 15.2% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
Most people speak only English at home, though 8.0% use another language, which is higher than in most similar areas. A small number of residents speak little or no English.
A large portion of the community has no religion, at 44.6%. This is well above both the Queensland and national figures.
Education levels are far below the national average, with only 32.6% of residents completing Year 12. This is much lower than most similar areas, and there are no schools within 3 km.
Incomes are far below the national and state figures, with a typical weekly household earning $1,017. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, although 14.8% of individuals earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is above the national average.
Health trends here are about the same as the state and nation, with 28.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. Asthma and arthritis are the most commonly reported issues.
Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas and well below the national figure of 14.1%. However, the community has a higher proportion of people who served in the Defence Force compared to similar areas.
The First Nations population is among the oldest at this level, with a typical age of 57. Typical household income for First Nations residents is $949, which is well below the state and national figures.
One-parent families make up 27.3% of the community, a figure far above the national average. Homes are generally smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 50% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are far below the state and national averages.
The area is completely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Not a single home is without a motor vehicle.
About 35% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national average of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is far above the national average at 70.3%, yet the unemployment rate is also much higher than the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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