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Duingal

124 km²

Typical weekly household incomes in Duingal are far below the national figure, reflecting a small, working-class rural community. It is a remarkably young place where the typical resident is just 33, and children make up nearly 19% of the population. Most people live in separate houses and work in agriculture, though many struggle with long-term health issues. This small settlement has seen a lot of movement recently, with over half of its residents moving in within the last five years.

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The community is noticeably younger than most of Australia, with a typical age of 33 and a very low proportion of seniors. Around 18.6% of people are children, and there is a higher rate of de facto relationships compared to the national average.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.3% born overseas—a figure far below the state and national averages. Most residents claim English, Australian, or Irish ancestry.

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

A large majority of residents report having no religion, at 68.6%, which is far above the figures for both Queensland and Australia.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 34.6% of people completing Year 12 and no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most qualifications are Certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly household income is $1,062, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 41.4% of people have a long-term health condition, a rate far above the national average. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported conditions.

Housework and childcare are common activities, with 27.8% of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week, which is well above the state average.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, and the First Nations population is smaller than in about 60% of similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Couples with children make up 70.2% of the family structures.

Every home is a separate house, and 50% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is very low at just $100.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and no public transport stops in the area.

Duingal has seen significant turnover, with 58% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far above the national rate of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 56.7% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 9.4%, which is well above the national figure.

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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