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Bindebango
3,039 km²
Far from any urban hub, Bindebango is a sparsely populated rural area in the Maranoa region of Queensland. The community is almost entirely made up of families with children, who together account for a much higher proportion of the population than the national figure. While the typical resident is 44, the area is notably free of seniors. It is a place of high professional and educational attainment, where the vast majority of residents work from home in agriculture.
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Children under 15 make up 22.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 44, there are no people aged 65 or over living here.
The community is entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Most people identify as Australian, Scottish, or Irish by ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3% for people using another language.
Most residents identify as Christian, and the 32.3% who have no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are very high, with 78.3% of residents completing Year 12, a figure far above the national average of 58.8%.
Typical family and household incomes are well below the national figure, though typical personal weekly income is $850, which is a little above the Queensland average.
The population is healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities and a lower rate of long-term health conditions than most other areas.
Community involvement is very high; 47.8% of people volunteer and almost half provide unpaid childcare, which is far above the national average.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents listed in the general population, though First Nations personal income is far above the national figure.
The area is dominated by couples with children, who make up 84.6% of families. Homes are larger than usual, with 3.9 people per household.
Monthly home-loan payments are far above the state and national figures, with a typical payment of $3,666.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with 95.2% of people working from home, far above the national figure of 21.0%.
About 36.7% of residents moved here in the last five years, which is lower than the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is exceptionally strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 100% of the workforce employed full-time, mostly in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.
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