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Djarawong

9 km²

Djarawong is a small, predominantly older community where many residents have lived for a long time. The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure, and there is a high proportion of seniors. Most people live in large, detached family homes and have a strong connection to the land, with many working in agriculture. It is a quiet, car-dependent area with very few recent arrivals and a high rate of home ownership.

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The community is older than most areas, with 22.3% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national averages. Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the population (48.5%) reports having no religion, a figure that is well above both the Queensland and national averages.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 37.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,656, which is about the same as the state average. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the national average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas. The proportion of people with a long-term health condition is much lower than the national figure, and no one reports needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in most areas, though volunteering is much lower than the state average. Only 10.2% of people volunteer.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the national and state averages.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per household. Notably, no one in the area lives alone, and half of all households are couples with children.

Every home in Djarawong is a separate house, and 96.7% have three or more bedrooms. Many residents own their homes outright, which is far above the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 21.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 84.1%, far above the national average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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

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