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Fairyland

266 km²

Typical family incomes in Fairyland are far below the national figure, which helps explain why the area has very few renters and a small population of just 90 people. This is a young community where children under 15 make up nearly 28% of the residents. Most people live in detached houses and work in construction or agriculture, creating a rural residential character in the Western Downs region.

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The community is notably young, with a typical age of 36 and a children's population that is well above the national figure. Seniors are far less common here than in most other areas, making up only 6.7% of residents.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.4% of people born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages.

English is the only language used at home for 92.2% of residents, and no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Religious affiliation is common here, as the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 7.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 32.4% finishing Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical household incomes are far below the national figure, though personal weekly incomes are about the same as the rest of Australia.

Mental health conditions are well above the national figure, and 7.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the state average.

Unpaid work is very common here; people providing care for children or doing housework are far above the national figure.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than those in the rest of the state, and while their household income is a little above the national figure, their typical personal income is far below.

Families tend to be larger here than in most areas, with 2.7 people per home and a high rate of one-parent families.

Most people live in separate houses, and there are no renters in the community. However, homes are smaller than usual, with 53.1% having three or more bedrooms, which is far below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to get to work.

Movement into the area is lower than usual, with 30.1% of people having moved in the last five years, far below the national figure.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is well above the national figure at 8.9%.

The area has a walkability score of zero, meaning residents are completely dependent on cars to reach groceries, health services, and schools.

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