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Fleurbaix
7 km²
Typical family incomes in Fleurbaix are a little above the state and national figures, reflecting a small, specialised community. With only 56 residents, this is a sparsely populated area where most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. It is a family-oriented place where homes are larger than usual, and a high number of residents are in de facto relationships. The community is relatively healthy and stable, with a small number of overseas-born residents contributing to its character.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
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The typical resident is 39, and the community has a high proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most areas. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.0% of the population, which is well below the figures for Queensland and Australia.
About 19.6% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the state and national averages. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Italian, and German.
Language diversity is higher than in most similar areas, with 10.7% of people using a language other than English at home. This group also includes those who speak little or no English, a figure well above the national average.
Over half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30.4% of the population, which is far below the Queensland figure.
Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 17.5% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national average of 58.8%. Only 7.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Family and household incomes are slightly above the state and national figures. However, typical personal weekly income is $624, which is well below the national figure of $805.
Residents are generally healthier than in most areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions compared to the rest of the state.
The area has one of the highest rates of former Defence Force members among similar areas. In contrast, there are no recorded volunteers, a figure far below the national average.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are larger than usual, with a typical 3.0 people per household. Families with children are very common, while one-parent families are far less common than in the rest of Australia.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,430, which is a little below the state average and well below the national figure. Weekly rent is also slightly lower than the state average at $300.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. The drive to the city is very long, taking 143 minutes, and no one works from home.
About 33.3% of people have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.
The workforce is heavily concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Only 41.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state and national figures.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, health services, or groceries.
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