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Cranbrook
3 km²
A much larger First Nations population than most areas defines the character of Cranbrook. This Townsville suburb is a diverse community where 10.6% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. It is a place of contrast, combining a high number of overseas arrivals and non-English speakers with lower-than-average incomes. Most people live in detached houses, and the area is exceptionally walkable, with nearly every home within a short stroll of health services and schools.
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The typical resident is 40 years old, slightly older than the national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 17.2% of the population, seniors aged 65 and over are well above the state average at 20.2%.
About 18.1% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas, though this is well below the Queensland average of 22.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.
Language diversity is high, with 12.5% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than most similar areas, and 1.9% of the community speak little or no English.
Christianity is the most common faith at 53.3%. Those reporting no religion make up 35.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
The area has a higher proportion of adults with bachelor degrees or higher (18.0%) than most similar areas, but this remains well below the Australian average of 26.3%. Over half of residents have completed Year 12.
Incomes are generally a little below the state and national figures. The typical household earns $1,400 a week, and only 14.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Health challenges are much more common here than in most similar areas. Long-term health conditions affect 34.2% of residents, and 7.4% need help with daily activities, both of which are above the national average.
The community has a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 6.1% of people having served, a figure well above the national average. Unpaid care for children is common, involving 25.2% of residents.
The First Nations community is large, with 622 people. This group is noticeably younger than the general population, with a typical age of 21 and a high rate of Year 12 completion at 51.1%.
Single-parent families are much more common here (21.7%) than in most other areas. People living alone are also more frequent, making up 28.8% of households.
Most people live in separate houses, and 80.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While renting is common at 31.5%, typical weekly rents of $293 are well below the national figure.
Public transport is widely used and available, with 24 stops in the area. However, working from home is far less common here (5.0%) than across Australia (21.0%).
The area has seen significant movement, with 21.7% of residents arriving from overseas recently. This is well above the national figure of 14.5%.
Unemployment is 7.5%, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Many residents work in health care and social assistance or education and training.
Cranbrook is very walkable, with a score of 7.1. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, or health services, and 98% are within 10 minutes of public transport.