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Corfield

15,790 km²

Most households in Corfield are headed by couples with children, creating a community with a higher number of people per home than most similar areas. The population is modest, with 158 residents and a typical age of 39. It is a place where people are generally healthier than the national average and deeply involved in volunteering. With a strong focus on agriculture and a high rate of full-time work, it is a stable, rural Queensland community.

Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.

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The typical resident is 39, and children under 15 make up 13.9% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors aged 65 and over are also far less common here than in the rest of the state.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 86.7% born here. This results in a far lower proportion of overseas-born residents compared to both Queensland and Australia.

English is the sole language used at home for 89.9% of residents, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

Religion remains a significant part of local life, with 65.8% of people identifying as Christian. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below the state and national figures.

About 48.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is well below the state average. Qualifications are often linked to the local landscape, with agriculture and environment being the most common fields of study.

Typical weekly household income is $1,812, which is a little above the Queensland figure. Personal incomes are also a little higher than the national average, with a typical weekly income of $888.

Residents are generally very healthy, with long-term health conditions affecting 16.5% of people—far below the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also much less common here than in most areas.

Community spirit is exceptionally high, with 38.3% of people volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. Additionally, 30.8% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the state figure.

First Nations people represent 1.9% of the population. The typical age for this group is 18, which is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, and typical personal income is far below the national figure.

Large families are common, with 68.3% of homes consisting of couples with children and a typical 3.1 people per home. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the country.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 95.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 51.2% of houses owned outright—far above the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. Interestingly, 61.1% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local economy is centered on the land, with 78.9% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is far above the national average at 80.0%, with no reported unemployment.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. Most homes are far from parks, schools, and shops, and there is no public transport available.

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