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Comet
1,757 km²
Higher typical incomes than most similar areas define the small community of Comet. The typical personal weekly income is $1,264, which is far above the national figure. This is a predominantly Australian-born population where most people live in separate houses and work in agriculture or mining. With very few people moving in recently and a high rate of full-time employment, it is a stable and prosperous rural settlement in the Central Highlands region.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average of 38. About 6.4% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.
Australia is the birthplace for 80.6% of residents, and only 7.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Those of Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish ancestry make up the vast majority of the community.
English is the primary language for 83.9% of residents. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average of 22.3%.
Religious affiliation is relatively high here; 59.7% of people identify as Christian. Only 27.8% report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than the state and nation, with 46.6% of residents completing Year 12. However, those with qualifications often hold degrees or certificates in agriculture and environment or engineering.
The area is very wealthy compared to similar places, with a typical family income of $2,895 per week. This is well above the national typical income of $2,120.
Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas. Only 22.5% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Volunteering is very common here, with 24.4% of people helping out, which is far above the national rate of 14.1%.
First Nations residents earn significantly more than the state average, with a typical personal income of $1,125, far above the Queensland figure of $563.
Families are slightly larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. Most households are couples with children (58.7%) or couples without children (32.8%).
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 93.5% of homes. Renting is very uncommon at 10.6%, but those with mortgages pay a typical $2,167 per month, which is well above the state average.
Working from home is very popular at 27.8%, far above the national figure of 21.0%. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 67.6% of households owning three or more cars.
The population is very stable, with only 21.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national rate of 40.7%.
The local workforce is very active, with 73.6% of adults working or looking for work. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 42.1% of the community.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.7. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.
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