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Euleilah

59 km²

Tucked away in the Gladstone region, Euleilah is a small, rural community of just 202 people. It is a place where residents are far older than the national figure, with many seniors and very few children. This creates a quiet atmosphere where most people own their homes outright and rely entirely on cars. The area is largely non-residential in feel, with a workforce focused on agriculture and construction.

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The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 56 and over a quarter of residents aged 65 or more. Children under 15 make up only 5.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

While 68.8% of residents were born in Australia, 17.3% were born overseas, a rate higher than most similar areas. English and Scottish ancestry are common, following Australian roots.

English is the primary language for 87.1% of the community. Only 2.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Religious views are split almost evenly, with 42.1% of people identifying as Christian and 41.6% reporting no religion, which is about the same as the state average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 3.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Only 27.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $966. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 41.1% of people living with a long-term condition. This is far above the national average, and 10.9% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in most areas, with 30.5% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it. There is also a higher-than-average number of people who served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 4.5% of the population. Those identifying as First Nations are noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 30, though their typical income of $443 per week is much lower than most areas.

Couples without children make up the largest group at 52.9%. Households are generally small, with a typical size of 2.2 people, which is a little below the national figure.

Every home in Euleilah is a separate house, and 60% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very rare, accounting for only 3.8% of dwellings.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with only 27.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure, and there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 21.2% of the workforce. While full-time employment is higher than most areas, the unemployment rate is also well above the national figure at 9.9%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. This is reflected in a walkability score of 0.0.

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