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Daymar

554 km²

A very small population of just 41 people makes Daymar a sparsely populated rural area. It is an older community where the typical resident is 50, far older than the national figure. Most residents are Australian-born and work in agriculture, creating a traditional rural character. The area is highly car-dependent and sees very little movement of people moving in or out.

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The community is notably older, with 22.0% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 9.8%, a figure well below the Queensland average.

The population is entirely born in Australia, with no residents born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

Everyone in Daymar speaks only English at home, meaning there are no people who speak another language, which is far below the national average.

About 58.5% of residents identify as Christian, while 22.0% have no religion, a figure far below the national average.

Educational qualifications are among the lowest for similar areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 21.9% having completed Year 12.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $1,125, which is far below the national figure of $2,120.

Health challenges are more common here, as 31.7% of people have a long-term health condition and 7.3% need help with daily activities, both of which are above the national average.

Volunteering is very high at 26.5%, far above the national figure. Many residents also spend significant time on housework, with 38.2% doing 15 or more hours a week.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home, and 56.3% of families consist of couples with children.

The area has a low density of people per bedroom, at 0.70, which is a little below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 22.7% of workers operate from home, which is well above the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 15.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is very high at 72.7%, far above the national average, and there is no unemployment.

Daymar is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.

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