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Cania
471 km²
Typical incomes in Cania are far below the state and national figures, marking it as a very low-income area. With a total population of just 27 people, it is a sparsely populated community where half of the homes are couples with children. The area has a unique age profile, as it is far older than the national average despite having a much higher proportion of children. This creates a small, quiet settlement in the North Burnett region with a strong focus on family life.
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The typical resident is 51, which is far older than the national figure of 38. However, children under 15 make up 22.2% of the population, a figure well above the national average.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 11.1% were born overseas. Those with listed ancestry most commonly identify as English, Australian, or Irish.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure for language diversity.
About 51.9% of people identify as Christian, while 25.9% have no religion, a figure far below the national average.
Education levels are far below the national average, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 40.9% completing Year 12.
Weekly incomes are much lower than in most similar areas; the typical household earns $933, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Residents are generally healthy, with a long-term health condition rate of 18.5%, which is well below the national figure.
Unpaid childcare is common here, with 36.4% of people providing this care, far above the national average. Additionally, 22.7% of residents volunteer, which is well above the national figure.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Half of the households are couples with children and half are couples without, with no one-parent families recorded.
Homes are quite crowded, with 1.4 people per bedroom, which is far above the state average. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,309, well below the national figure.
There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.
The population is very stable, as only 23.8% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 77.3%, which is far above the national average.
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service, and the terrain is far steeper than the state average.
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