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Canina
16 km²
A typical resident in Canina is far older than the national average, with the usual age being 49. The community is largely composed of established families and retirees living in spacious, detached homes. With a total population of 367 people, it is a quiet residential area where most people own their homes outright. This sense of stability is reflected in a population that is far less mobile than the rest of the state.
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The area has an older profile, as it is far older than both Queensland and Australia. About 20.7% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and English and Australian are the most common ancestries. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national averages.
English is the primary language here, with 92.9% of people using it only. The use of other languages at home is far below the national figure.
More than half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.1%, which is well below the national average.
Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 40.6% of residents having completed Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,231, which is well below the national figure. Personal incomes are also much lower than in most similar areas.
Residents experience more health challenges than most areas, with 36.5% having a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure.
Unpaid work is common here, as the rate of people doing 15 or more hours of housework is well above the national average. About 14.9% of people provide unpaid care.
First Nations people make up 4.9% of the population, which is a little above the national average. The typical age for this group is 17, which is noticeably younger than the national figure.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. More than half of households are couples with children.
Every home in Canina is a separate house, and 46.1% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Renting is very uncommon, at just 6.3%.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Every home has at least one motor vehicle.
Movement into the area is lower than the state average, with 34% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 52.3%. Those employed are often in health care, social assistance, or education.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.
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