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Evanslea

57 km²

Children under 15 make up 35.5% of the population in Evanslea, a figure far above the national average. This is a very young community where the typical resident is just 32, and there are no residents aged 65 or over. Most people here are young adults with children, and the area is marked by a high number of de facto relationships. It is a small, rural-feeling settlement in the Toowoomba region with a strong focus on family life.

Household incomes here are high, yet Evanslea's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.

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This is a remarkably young area where children under 15 account for 35.5% of the population, while no one is 65 or older. De facto relationships are far more common here than in most of Australia, at 31.8%.

Everyone in the community was born in Australia, and there are no residents born overseas. The most common ancestries are Australian, German, Scottish, and English.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English.

More than half of residents identify as Christian, while 45.2% of the community has no religion, which is well above the national figure.

A third of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the state average. However, the proportion who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $2,083, a little above the national figure. While most incomes are above the state average, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

The community is in very good health, with no one reporting a long-term health condition, mental health condition, or a need for help with daily activities.

Unpaid work is very common here, with 50% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly and 37.5% caring for children. Volunteering is also much higher than most areas at 25%.

The First Nations community is young, with a typical age of 18. Those identifying as First Nations earn a typical personal income of $725, which is well above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. Three-quarters of all households are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $3,000, which is far above the state and national figures. Typical weekly rent is $300, a little below the state average.

The area is very remote, with a drive time to the city of 111 minutes. There are no public transport stops or routes, and everyone relies on cars or works from home.

About 30.8% of residents have moved in the last five years, a figure that is well below the national average.

Employment is very high, with 87.5% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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

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