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Eidsvold West
2,779 km²
A remote rural landscape defines Eidsvold West, a sparsely populated area dominated by farming and large family properties. The community is notably young, with children under 15 making up 23.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Most residents are born in Australia and work in agriculture, creating a stable, family-oriented environment. This is a car-dependent area where many people work from home and very few residents have moved recently.
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The area is much younger than most similar places, with a high proportion of children and far fewer seniors than the state average. About 19.7% of residents are in a de facto relationship, which is well above the national figure.
The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the state and national figures.
Religious affiliation is higher than in many other areas, with 47.1% identifying as Christian and 34.1% reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure.
Educational qualifications are much lower than the state average, with only 4.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents finished school at Year 10, and those with qualifications often study agriculture and the environment.
Typical household income is $1,833 a week, which is a little above the Queensland figure. However, no households earn $3,000 or more weekly, and typical family income is well below the national average.
Residents report far fewer long-term health conditions and mental health issues than the national average. About 5.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the state figure.
Community participation is very high, with 46.5% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. This is consistent with a high rate of unpaid childcare and housework.
First Nations people make up a very small part of the population. While their typical personal income is far below the national figure, First Nations household income is much higher than most similar areas.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home and no one living alone. Most households consist of couples with children, which helps explain the high number of children in the area.
Every home here is a separate house, and 79.2% have three or more bedrooms. Rent is far below the state average at $60 a week, though typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the Queensland figure.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport and 60.0% of people working from home. Many households own four or more motor vehicles.
The population is very stable, with only 17.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.
Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 76.4% of the workforce employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, health services, or groceries within a 15-minute walk.
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