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Chinchilla
72 km²
A huge number of people have moved into Chinchilla recently, with 48% arriving in the last five years. This is a noticeably young community where the typical resident is just 33, far younger than the national figure. It is a place of large family homes and a strong presence of children, making it one of the larger centres in the region. The area is defined by a high proportion of full-time workers and a significant number of recent arrivals from overseas.
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The community is much younger than most areas, with 22.8% of people being children under 15. There is also a strong First Nations presence at 7.6%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia (78.2%), and those with overseas ancestry most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish roots. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure.
English is the main language for 83.2% of the population. While 5.3% of people use another language at home, this is still far below the national average.
Over half the population (51.2%) identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 34.5%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 12.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical personal weekly income is $810, which is about the same as the national figure. A higher share of people earn over $2,000 a week compared to most similar areas.
Residents are generally healthier than in other areas, with 25.6% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the state average.
Volunteering is common here, with 17.8% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.
The First Nations population is among the largest at this level, with a typical age of 20, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 24.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 17.6%. About 28.7% of people live alone, which is well above the state average.
Homes are typically large, with 84.8% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far more common here than nationally, with 42.2% of households renting at a typical weekly cost of $250.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as very few people work from home (6.4%). There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.
The community has seen significant movement, with 48% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are far more common here than in the rest of the state.
Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas at 65.3%. The workforce is dominated by technicians, trades, and labourers, with construction and retail as the main industries.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.2. This is well below the state average, as many homes are far from groceries and public transport.