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Danbulla
109 km²
A small population of just 88 people defines Danbulla, which has become a notably older community over recent years. The typical resident is now 57, making it far older than the national figure of 38. This is a well-off area where most residents own their homes outright and earn typical weekly incomes well above the state and national averages. Its character is shaped by a high proportion of seniors and a strong presence of university-qualified professionals.
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The community is far older than most areas, with 22.7% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 18.2% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas.
While 8.0% of people use a language other than English at home, the area is less diverse than the national average, and no one reported speaking little or no English.
More than half the population (53.4%) reported having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.
The area is highly qualified, with 26.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the Queensland average.
Typical weekly household income is $2,250, well above the state and national figures, though only 9.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
The community is in good health, with no one needing help with daily activities and a mental health rate well below the national average.
Volunteerism is strong here, with 23.6% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher-than-average number of people who served in the Defence Force.
First Nations residents in the area are noticeably younger than those in other parts of the state and earn a typical personal income far above the national average.
Most homes are couples with children, and the area has far fewer one-parent families and people living alone than the state average.
Home ownership is very high, with 67.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. There are no renters in the area.
Residents are entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and there is no public transport available.
About 33.7% of people have moved in the last five years, which is lower than the national figure.
The area has a very high proportion of adults working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.
This is a car-dependent area with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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