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Ellangowan
122 km²
Far from the city lights and dominated by a rural landscape, Ellangowan is a small Queensland community of just 95 people. It is a place of high employment and home ownership, where nearly half of the residents work from home. The area is defined by its agricultural roots and a population that is noticeably older than the national average. Most people here live in large, detached houses and rely entirely on cars to get around.
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The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While children make up 15.8% of the population, seniors aged 65 and over are well below the state and national levels at 12.6%.
People born overseas make up only 5.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English (48.4%) and Australian (41.1%).
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Religion is more common here than elsewhere, as those with no religion make up 30.5%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 61.1%.
The area has a lower rate of Year 12 completion at 38.5%, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, and qualifications often relate to agriculture and the environment.
Personal incomes are a little above the national figure, with 16.9% of people earning $2,000 or more a week. Typical weekly household income is about the same as the national figure at $1,718.
Residents are generally healthy; those with a long-term health condition (23.2%) and those with a mental health condition (4.2%) are both well below the national figures.
Volunteerism is very high here, with 31.2% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Family life is typical for the region, with 47.3% of households being couples with children and 2.4 people per home.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 93.9% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, with 48.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. A striking 47.7% of the workforce works from home, far above the national figure of 21.0%.
The community is very stable, with only 25.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is very strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and 83.1% of adults working or looking for work. Nearly half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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