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Crinum
502 km²
A high proportion of children and families sets Crinum apart from most similar areas. This small community of 86 people is notably young, with 30.2% of residents under 15, which is far above the national figure. The area is quite affluent, with typical household incomes well above the Queensland average. It is a largely residential place where the workforce is dominated by agriculture and mining, and most families live in large, separate houses.
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The community is much younger than most similar areas, with children under 15 making up 30.2% of the population. Seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in the rest of the state, at just 8.1%.
Crinum is almost exclusively Australian-born, with no residents born overseas and a far lower percentage than the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.
English is the only language spoken at home by 90.7% of residents. The proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.
Religious affiliation is high here, with 66.3% identifying as Christian. The percentage of people with no religion is far below the national and state figures.
While more than half of residents completed Year 12, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is much lower than in most areas. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV.
Incomes are very high in Crinum, with typical household weekly earnings of $2,299, which is well above the national figure. About 43.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, placing this area among the highest for its level.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas. Long-term health conditions are well below the state average, and no one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.
Community participation is very high, with 28.3% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. Unpaid care for children and housework is also among the highest for its level.
First Nations people make up 3.5% of the population. The typical income for First Nations households is far above the national figure, and the typical age is far younger at just 6 years.
Families are typically large, with 3.1 people per home, which is a little above the national figure. Couples with children make up 93.9% of households, while one-parent families are not present.
Most people live in separate houses, and 78.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Rental rates are far below the state average, though typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the national figure.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. A high 38.5% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national figure.
The community has seen significant movement, with 43.2% of residents moving house in the last five years.
Agriculture and mining are the main industries, and 71.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.
Crinum is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.
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