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Boulder Creek
64 km²
Older residents dominate the tiny population of Boulder Creek, where the typical person is 63 years old. This sparsely populated area in the Rockhampton region is far older than the state and national average. While there are very few people here, those who remain live in homes that are larger than usual for the area. It is a remote, car-dependent landscape with very little in the way of local services.
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The community is very small, with only 13 people living here. Residents are far older than the national typical age of 38, with a typical resident being 63.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 46%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 46%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Not stated at 69%, ahead of Christianity (31%).
There are two schools within 3 km, which is more than about 66% of similar areas. However, these schools have an average size and advantage score among the lowest at this level.
Weekly incomes are far below the national figure. The typical family and household income is just $374, and typical personal income is $350, both of which are among the lowest at this level.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Lung condition at 38%, ahead of Arthritis (31%).
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure that is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes here are more crowded than usual, with 3.3 people per home, which is well above the Queensland and national figure of 2.5.
There is one person per bedroom, which is well above the national average. Monthly home-loan payments are among the highest at this level, at $3,259, far above the state figure.
The area is entirely without public transport routes or stops, leaving weekly departures far below the state average.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).
This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.
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