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Camboon
1,743 km²
Daily life in Camboon revolves around a small, family-focused community where most residents work in the local landscape. This rural area is far more child-centric than the national average, with children making up nearly a third of the population. It is a stable and wealthy pocket of the Banana region, where high typical incomes and a strong agricultural focus define the local character. The community is deeply connected through unpaid care and volunteering, creating a supportive environment for its 76 residents.
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Children under 15 make up 32.9% of the population, a figure far above the national average. This young tilt helps explain why 20% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is much higher than in most other areas.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0% of residents born overseas, far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home, with 0% of people using another language, which is far below both the state and national figures.
Religious affiliation is quite common here, with 61.8% of people identifying as Christian. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national average.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 5.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Qualifications are often practical, with 41.7% holding a Certificate III or IV, often in agriculture and environment.
Residents earn well above the national figures, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,021. Typical household incomes are also a little above the state average.
The community is in good health, with only 11.8% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most areas.
Local residents are highly active in supporting others, with 24.6% volunteering and a very high 24.6% providing unpaid care. A notable 9.1% of the population have served in the Defence Force.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here. A small number of First Nations people in the data show a typical age of 61, which is far older than the national figure.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 80.9% of families are couples with children.
Living spaces are quite crowded, with 0.90 people per bedroom, which is a little above the national average. However, typical monthly home-loan payments are well below the state and national figures.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. This is reflected in the 25% of residents who work from home, a figure far above the state average.
The population is very stable, with only 18.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.
Employment is very strong, with 70.2% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most jobs are in agriculture, forestry and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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