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Forty Mile
913 km²
Weekly incomes are among the lowest in the region for the 18 people who live in Forty Mile. This sparsely populated area in the Mareeba region is characterized by very low earnings and large households. Residents here typically earn far less than those in the rest of Queensland, living in homes that are much more crowded than the national average. It is a remote, car-dependent community with no local schools or public transport.
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The population is small, with a typical resident aged 41, which is noticeably older than the national and state figure of 38.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 106%, ahead of Philippines (22%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 72%, ahead of Christianity (56%).
There are no schools located within 3 km of this area.
Incomes are far below the national figure, with a typical household earning $649 per week compared to the Queensland average of $1,675.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 17%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
No Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live in this area.
Homes here are much larger than usual, with 4.0 people per home, which is far above the state and national average of 2.5.
Crowding is high, with 1.2 people per bedroom, a figure that is well above the national average of 0.8.
The area has no public transport routes or stops, leaving it far below the Queensland average for service availability.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 50%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The community is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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