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Burleigh
3,614 km²
A steady stream of newcomers has arrived in Burleigh, with 43.4% of the 52 residents moving here in the last five years. This small community is mainly made up of adults, with very few children and a typical age of 41. It is a place where many people work from home or manage agricultural businesses, and it is notable for having a very high proportion of people in de facto relationships.
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The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up only 7.7% of the population, a figure far below the national average of 18.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.7% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, far below the national average of 22.3%.
Half of the community identifies as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 23.1%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Only 6.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%. However, 55.1% have completed Year 12, which is slightly below the national average.
Typical personal income is $966 a week, which is a little above the national figure of $805. Typical household income is $1,874, which is about the same as the national average.
The community is in good health, with 0.0% of people needing help with daily activities and 5.8% living with a mental health condition, which is well below the national figure of 8.8%.
Volunteering is common here, with 20.4% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average of 14.1%.
The First Nations population is very small, but those residents are far older than the national typical age and have a median personal income of $1,875, which is far above the national figure.
Homes are slightly larger than usual with 2.6 people per dwelling. Couples with children make up 58.6% of families, while there are no one-parent families.
Housing costs are high, with typical monthly home-loan payments of $2,750, which is well above the national figure of $1,863. Typical weekly rent is $400, also higher than most areas.
Many residents work from home, at 34.4%, which is far above the national average of 21.0%. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.
The area has seen significant movement recently, with 43.4% of people moving in the last five years, a little above the national average of 40.7%.
Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 75.0% of people working full-time. Most of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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