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Campaspe

5,775 km²

A huge proportion of the workforce in Campaspe works from home, with 50.8% doing so. This small community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 46. It is a largely rural area where people live in large, detached houses and a high number of households are headed by couples with children. Many residents are deeply involved in their community, particularly through volunteering.

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The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the Queensland and national figure of 38. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas, while children under 15 make up a smaller share of the population than usual.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home by 90.2% of residents. No one in the community reported using another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 61.8% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 23.6%, which is far below the national and state figures.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 30.9% of residents completing Year 12. Qualifications are often focused on agriculture and the environment, and typical residents are far less likely to hold a bachelor's degree.

Typical household income is $1,125 a week, which is well below the national figure. Personal incomes are about the same as the national average, though typical family incomes are a little below the state level.

Residents report much better health than most areas, with far fewer people living with long-term health conditions or mental health conditions. Only 2.4% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high, with 35.0% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. A much higher share of the community also provides unpaid care for children compared to other areas.

First Nations people in the area are far younger than the national average, with a typical age of 10. Household income for this group is well below the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. Couples with children make up 61.6% of families, and far fewer people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

Almost all residents live in separate houses, and 88.6% of these have three or more bedrooms. While typical weekly rent is among the lowest in the region, typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to get to work. A high number of homes have four or more vehicles, and 50.8% of the workforce works from home.

The community is very stable, with only 15.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

The area is dominated by the agriculture, forestry, and fishing industry, where 75.4% of people work. Full-time employment is far above the national average, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.2. There are almost no amenities, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for most residents.

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