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Campbells Pocket

10 km²

Few amenities and a steep landscape define the rural setting of Campbells Pocket. It is a small, sparsely populated area where the typical resident is 47, far older than the national figure. The community is notably affluent, with typical household incomes well above the state and national averages. This prosperity is reflected in a high rate of home ownership and a workforce that frequently works from home.

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A significant 7.8% of the population identifies as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure. The area is quite old, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.8% of the population, far below the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, and no one in the community reports speaking little or no English.

Nearly half of the population—46.8%—reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

While 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, only 46.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $2,125, which is much higher than most areas and well above the Queensland figure of $1,675.

The community is healthier than most, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions than the state and no one needing help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is higher than most areas at 20.7%, and 7.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.

First Nations residents here are noticeably older and earn a typical personal income of $749, which is well above the national figure.

Almost half of the homes are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Detached houses are very common here, and 35.5% of homes are owned outright. Only 9.7% of households rent, which is far below the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 0% of people commuting by transit. However, 31.0% of workers work from home, far above the national figure.

About 32.4% of the population moved here in the last five years, a rate that is well below the national average.

Only 50.0% of adults are working or looking for work, though those who are employed are often professionals in technical or administrative roles.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent due to its steep terrain and a total lack of walkable shops, health services, or transport.

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