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Fulham
47 km²
A far higher proportion of children live in Fulham than in the rest of the state, where 30.2% of the small population is under 15. This rural community in the Somerset region is primarily made up of Australian-born residents and is notable for having a significant First Nations population. It is a place where families are the norm and the typical resident is slightly younger than the national figure. The area is almost entirely car-dependent with very few public services within walking distance.
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Children under 15 make up 30.2% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. The community also has a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most other areas.
Everyone in the community was born in Australia, which is far below the Queensland average of 22.7% born overseas. Most residents identify as Australian, English, or Scottish.
English is the only language spoken at home, a figure that is far below the national average where 22.3% of people use another language.
Religious affiliation is common here, with 77.4% identifying as Christian. This means the share of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
The community is well-qualified, with 26.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average. Most residents who finished school completed Year 12.
Typical incomes are much lower than in other areas, with a typical weekly household earning $1,208, well below the national figure of $1,746.
Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, appearing in 24.5% of people, which is well below the state average of 28.8%.
Unpaid care is very common, with 18.4% of people providing it—a figure well above the national average of 11.9%.
The First Nations community is small but distinct, with a typical age of just 6 years, which is far younger than the national figure of 24.
Families with children are the main household type, and homes here tend to be slightly larger than the national average with 2.6 people per home.
Housing is more crowded than in most areas, with a typical 0.9 people per bedroom. However, typical weekly rents are $250, which is well below the national figure.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes available and 0% of the population uses transit to commute.
About 36.2% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, though this is well below the Queensland figure of 44.8%.
The area has an exceptionally high rate of people working or looking for work at 78.9%. Unemployment is currently 0.0%, well below the national figure.
Fulham is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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