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Elimbah
101 km²
Large family households are a defining feature of Elimbah, where 64% of homes are couples with children. This is a relatively young area compared to most, with many children under 15 and a typical resident aged 40. Situated in Moreton Bay, the community is mostly Australian-born and lives in spacious detached houses. It is a relatively affluent place where typical household incomes are well above the national figure.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area is younger than most, with 19.7% of the population being children under 15. While the typical age is 40, the proportion of seniors is lower than in most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 14% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the primary language for 91.5% of the community. Only 4.7% of people use another language at home, a figure well below the Queensland average.
About 47.1% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national and state figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 45.8%.
Year 12 completion is higher than in most similar areas, though it remains well below the state average. Many adults hold certificates III or IV, with 12.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
This is a high-earning area, with 27.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical household incomes are well above both the Queensland and national figures.
Around 30.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in most similar areas.
Unpaid care is common, with 30.1% of people caring for children, well above the national figure. There is also a notably high number of former Defence Force members.
The First Nations community is larger than in about 90% of similar areas. This group is noticeably younger than the national average and has an unemployment rate well below the state and national figures.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and a very low number of people living alone.
The landscape is dominated by detached houses, with 94.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very uncommon here, and monthly mortgage payments are much higher than in most areas.
Most people rely on cars to get to work, and 82% of homes have two or more vehicles. While there are several public transport stops, only 1.4% of people use them to commute.
The area has seen some movement, with 36.7% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Common industries include construction, health care, and retail trade.
The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.