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Callemondah
27 km²
Tucked away in the Gladstone region, Callemondah is a sparsely populated area where the typical resident is 63 years old. The community is notably older and more likely to be First Nations than the state average, with no children under 15 living here. It is a quiet residential pocket where most people own their homes outright, though many face significant health challenges and rely on modest incomes.
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The area has a very old population, with 43.3% of residents aged 65 or over, making it far older than the national figure. First Nations people make up 16.7% of the community, which is far above the 3.2% seen across Australia.
A high proportion of residents were born overseas, at 36.7%, which is well above the national average. English is the most common ancestry at 43.3%, followed by German at 26.7%.
English is the only language used at home in this area, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.
Over half of the residents (53.3%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
The community has a low rate of higher education, with no residents holding a bachelor degree. While 43.3% completed Year 12, this is far below the national average of 58.8%.
Incomes are very low here, with a typical household earning just $900 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common, as 40.0% of people have a long-term health condition and 23.3% have a mental health condition, both of which are far above national levels.
Unpaid work is common, with 40.0% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. Additionally, 14.7% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a figure far above the national average.
There are five First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than the state average with a typical age of 20. Their typical personal income is $349, which is well below the national figure.
Households are small, with a typical size of 1.8 people. While 28.6% of people live alone, one-parent families make up 22.7% of the community, which is well above the national average.
Housing is mostly owned outright at 76.2%, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most homes are small, with no dwellings containing three or more bedrooms.
The area is very car-dependent; 14.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average. There are no public transport stops or routes available.
The population is highly mobile, with 80.0% of residents having moved in the last five years, a figure far above the national average of 40.7%.
Only 40.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.