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Doughboy

67 km²

A far older population than most areas marks Doughboy, where the typical resident is 58. This sparsely populated place consists of just 22 people, with over half of them aged 65 or more. It is a quiet, residential pocket in the Bundaberg region where there are no children under 15. The community is characterized by low incomes and a high proportion of residents who are retired or not in the workforce.

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Residents are far older than the national figure, with 59.1% aged 65 and over. There are no children or young adults in the area, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below both the state and national averages.

English and Scottish ancestries are common here. About 18.2% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though still well below the Queensland and Australian figures.

A high proportion of residents use another language at home, at 31.8%, which is far above the state average. Despite this, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Half of the population reports having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. The remaining residents are mostly affiliated with Christianity.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for similar areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 15% completing Year 12, far below the national figure.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $599, far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 13.6% of residents. However, no one reports needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national average.

Unpaid housework is common, with 30% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, well above the national average. Conversely, there are no volunteers in the community.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are small, with only 1.5 people per home, which is far below the Queensland and Australian average of 2.5.

With a typical monthly home-loan payment of $692, housing costs are far below the national figure. There is one person per bedroom, which is well above the state average.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on other means of travel.

The population is relatively stable, with 27.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 30% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.

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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