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Diamondy

352 km²

A small and stable population of just 72 people defines Diamondy, where very few residents have moved in the last five years. This rural Queensland community is notably older than the national average, with a high proportion of seniors. It is a place of strong Indigenous roots and high home ownership, where most people work in agriculture or from home. The area is entirely car-dependent and lacks local amenities within walking distance.

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The community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 47 and 30.6% of people aged 65 or over. It also has a significant First Nations population at 15.3%, which is far above the Queensland figure of 4.6%.

The area is almost entirely born in Australia, with 0.0% of residents born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in the rest of the state, as the 30.6% of people with no religion is far below the Queensland figure of 41.2%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with 0.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 37% completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,474, which is a little below the national figure. High earners are rare, with only 5.3% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

Health challenges are more common here, with 33.3% of people living with a long-term condition and 6.9% needing help with daily activities, both of which are above national figures.

Local residents are very active in their community; 21.1% are volunteers and 15.8% provide unpaid care, both of which are well above the national average.

There are 11 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than others in the state with a typical age of 16. Their typical personal income is $724, which is well above the national figure for First Nations people.

Households are mostly couples, with 52.9% having no children and 41.2% having children. Very few people live alone, at just 14.8%.

Home ownership is very high, with 66.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Every home has three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rent is very low at $110.

The area is entirely car-reliant, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one vehicle. Many residents work from home, accounting for 47.7% of the workforce.

The community is very stable, with only 15.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong and centered on the land, with 70.5% of workers in agriculture, forestry and fishing. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and 77.2% of adults are working or looking for work.

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

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