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Bymount

261 km²

Families with young children are a defining feature of Bymount, where the typical resident is just 34. This sparsely populated area has a population of 47 people and is noticeably younger than the national figure. It is a high-earning community with a strong focus on agriculture and family life, though it remains entirely car-dependent for all daily needs.

Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.

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Bymount is much younger than most areas, with children under 15 making up 27.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, well below the Queensland average.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of residents born overseas, a figure far below both the state and national averages. Common ancestries include English, Australian, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home here, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 40.4% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland average, while 53.2% identify as Christian.

Bymount is highly qualified, with 30.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also far above the state average at 73.3%.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,375, which is far above the national figure of $805. Household income is also well above the state average, with 13.3% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 6.4% having a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. However, mental health conditions are a little more common than the national average at 10.6%.

Community spirit is high, with 50.0% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid childcare is also very common, with 60.0% of people providing this care.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home, which is a little above the national figure. Couples with children make up 64.5% of families.

Rent is remarkably low, with a typical weekly rent of $65, which is far below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with 0.0% using public transport and no available routes or stops. However, 45.0% of people work from home, far above the national average.

About 34.1% of residents have moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very high, with 95.0% of the workforce in full-time roles and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with 95.0% in manager roles.

Bymount is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and only 3.6% of homes are near a school.

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