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Cadarga
273 km²
A sparse rural landscape defines Cadarga, which covers over 273 square kilometres in the Western Downs region. The area is sparsely populated with only 28 residents and is notably young, as the typical resident is just 32 years old. There are no seniors aged 65 and over, making it much younger than the national figure. This small community is far more likely to have First Nations residents than most other areas, with 10.7% of the population identifying as such.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with no residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 14.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
The population is entirely born in Australia, with no overseas births reported. Those with a recorded ancestry are predominantly Australian (57.1%) or English (17.9%).
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use another language.
The proportion of people with no religion is 14.3%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
The area is served by one government primary school, which is more than most similar areas have.
Typical weekly family income is $2,250, which is a little above the Queensland figure. However, typical personal weekly income is $537, which is well below the national figure of $805.
Residents are in very good health, with only 10.7% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.
There are three First Nations residents, and they are far younger than the national average with a typical age of 15. Their typical personal income of $1,900 is far above the national figure of $540.
Homes in this area tend to be larger, with 2.8 people per home, which is a little above the national average of 2.5.
The typical monthly home-loan payment is $2,000, which is a little above the Queensland figure. There is also a higher density of people per bedroom compared to most areas.
There are no public transport routes or stops in the area, and no weekly departures, which is far below the state average.
The community is very stable, with only 15% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 43%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk of any home.
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