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Daradgee

10 km²

Full-time employment is far more common in Daradgee than in most similar areas, with 72.3% of the workforce in full-time roles. This small community in the Cassowary Coast region has a population of just 90 people. It is a place of large, detached homes where many residents are older than the national average. The area is strongly car-dependent, with a small population that is increasingly mobile, as nearly half have moved here in the last five years.

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The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the Queensland and national figures of 38. Children under 15 make up only 11.1% of the population, well below the national figure of 18.2%.

People born overseas account for 14.4% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas. Those with English, Australian, and Italian ancestry are the most common groups.

About 21.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure well above the state average. This helps explain why the proportion of people who speak little or no English is higher than in most similar areas.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 56.7% of people identifying as Christian. Only 25.6% of residents report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community has a lower level of formal qualifications than the state average, with only 12.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About half of the population has a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Typical household income is $1,213 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 3.8% of individuals earn $2,000 or more per week, much lower than in most similar areas.

While 23.3% of people have a long-term health condition—well below the national figure—a higher than usual 8.9% of residents need help with daily activities.

This is a highly active community where 24.4% of people volunteer, far above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 19.2% of people providing care and 33.3% caring for children.

There are 3 First Nations people in the area. Their household income is far above the state and national figures, reaching $2,499.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per household. About 29% of residents live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Every single home in Daradgee is a separate house, and 45.2% are owned outright, far above the state average. Most homes are large, with 87.1% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle.

The population is quite mobile, with 46.3% of residents having moved into the area within the last five years, which is well above the national figure.

The workforce is concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employs 34% of residents. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, though the overall proportion of adults working or looking for work is lower than the state average.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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