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Eumundi
23 km²
A far higher proportion of people in Eumundi report having no religion compared to the national figure. This community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with a typical resident aged 45. It is a well-qualified and relatively affluent area where many people work from home. Large family homes are the norm here, helping to explain why there are more children and larger households than in most similar areas.
Eumundi's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Eumundi has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia. Children under 15 make up 19.7% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.
People born overseas make up 21.6% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this is still well below the Australian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language, with 88.5% of people using it only. Only 4.9% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.
The area is distinctive for its lack of religious affiliation, with 56.0% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the figures for Queensland and Australia.
Eumundi is highly qualified, with 27.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the Queensland average, and 61.1% of residents have completed Year 12.
The community is relatively wealthy; typical household incomes are a little above the national figure, and a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Residents are slightly healthier than the state average, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities.
Unpaid work is common here, with a well above average share of people caring for children and doing a lot of housework. About 17.4% of the population also volunteer.
First Nations residents in Eumundi have an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a Year 12 completion rate that is far above the national figure.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and the fact that very few people live alone.
The area is dominated by separate houses, 96.4% of which are detached. While 39.1% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages pay a typical monthly amount that is a little above the state average.
The area is very car-dependent, though 22.7% of people work from home, which is well above the Queensland average. Only 0.3% of people use public transport to commute.
The community is quite mobile, with 42.2% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.2% of the population.
Full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas, at 48.6%. Many residents work as professionals, managers, or in health care and social assistance.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Many residents live more than 15 minutes away from parks, schools, and health services.
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