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D'Aguilar

10 km²

A significant shift in residency has occurred in D'Aguilar, where nearly 47% of people have moved into the area in the last five years. This growing community is notably young, with a typical age of 36 and a high proportion of children under 15. Most families live in large, detached houses, creating a residential character that is much younger and more family-focused than the state average.

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

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The area is much younger than most, with 23.5% of residents being children under 15, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. People in de facto relationships are also more common here than in other similar areas.

The community is predominantly Australian born, with 85.1% born here. This means the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below both the Queensland and national averages.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with 94.3% using it at home. Only 2% of residents use another language, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A majority of the population reports having no religion, at 52.1%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and the state average of 41.2%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure, sitting at $1,896 per week. However, the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the state and national averages.

About 6.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in similar areas, affecting 9.8% of residents.

Childcare is a major activity here, with 34.7% of people providing unpaid care for children, a figure well above the national average. Conversely, the rate of volunteering is much lower than in most areas.

First Nations people make up 5.4% of the population, and the community is notably young, with a typical age of just 16. While Year 12 completion is far above the national figure, the unemployment rate is well above it at 20%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 62.1% of families.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 99.6% of dwellings being detached. Large homes are the norm, as 95.8% of properties have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.

Residents are heavily reliant on cars, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. This is underscored by the fact that there are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

The community has seen high movement recently, with 46.6% of residents moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 64.3%. The most common industries for local workers are construction and health care.

The area is car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk, and no homes are within 10 minutes of public transport.

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