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Cona Creek
852 km²
Families with young children define the small community of Cona Creek. The typical resident is just 34, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. This is a place where children under 15 make up 31.6% of the population, far above the state and national averages. Most households are couples with children, and the high number of young people helps explain why homes here are larger than usual.
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The area is notably young, with 31.6% of people under 15 and no residents aged 65 or over. There are no people in de facto relationships here, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the national figure.
Everyone in the community was born in Australia. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, Irish, and German.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.
About 77.2% of residents identify as Christian. The 22.8% who have no religion is far below the national figure.
Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 10.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The share of people who completed Year 12 is also far below the national average.
Typical weekly household incomes are a little above the national figure at $1,999. However, no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.
Mental health conditions are well above the national figure at 12.3%. In contrast, no residents need help with daily activities, which is well below the state average.
Volunteerism is very high at 47.4%, far above the national figure. This high level of participation extends to the home, where 31.6% of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.
The population of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is very small compared to similar areas.
Homes are large, with 3.5 people per home, which is well above the national figure. Most families are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.
The density of people per bedroom is 0.90, which is a little above the state and national figures.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. However, 44.1% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national average.
The community is relatively stable, with 26.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure.
Workforce participation is very high at 89.5%, far above the national average, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.
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