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Buckland

1,763 km²

Working from home is a way of life for most people in Buckland, where nearly 69% of the workforce avoids a commute. This sparsely populated area has a small population of 43 people and is far older than the national average. It is a place where high-income earners and First Nations people live across a vast landscape, with a strong connection to the land and a focus on agricultural work.

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The typical resident is 47, making the community far older than the Queensland and Australian averages. It is also a place with a significant First Nations presence, which is well above the national figure.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Those with heritage from the UK and Germany are the most common ancestral groups alongside those of Australian descent.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

Christianity is the most common faith here, and the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national and state figures.

Many residents hold vocational qualifications, with 45% having a Certificate III or IV. Qualifications in agriculture and the environment are particularly common, consistent with the local industry.

Typical personal weekly income is a little above the national figure, and the area has a very high proportion of people earning over $2,000 a week.

Residents are in very good health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions being far below the state and national levels.

Local residents are more likely to volunteer than people in most other areas. A higher than average 30% also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of just 14. Their typical personal income is far above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. Most families consist of couples, either with or without children.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are a little below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

The area is entirely dependent on private transport, as there are no public transport stops or routes. This helps explain why such a high number of people work from home.

About 32.6% of residents moved to the area in the last five years, a figure that is well below the national average.

The workforce is very active, with a high rate of full-time employment and no one currently unemployed. Almost everyone works in agriculture, forestry, or fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within walking distance.

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