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Garradunga
8 km²
A much higher share of children live in Garradunga than in most other areas, making it a notably young community. With the typical resident aged 36 and a large number of families with children, the area is far less likely to have seniors or people living alone. This small Queensland community is largely composed of detached houses and is marked by a strong presence of residents who speak a language other than English at home.
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The area is quite young, with 23.5% of people under 15, which is well above the national figure. Seniors make up only 8.2% of the population, a figure that is well below both the state and national averages.
About 16.5% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the Queensland average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Italian.
A quarter of the community uses a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. This is reflected in the high proportion of people who speak little or no English, a figure well above the national average.
Religious affiliation is common here, with 48.2% identifying as Christian. Only 18.8% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.
The community has a lower level of formal qualifications than most areas, with only 8.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.
Household incomes are high, with the typical weekly household earning $2,156, which is well above the state figure. Over a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a result that is well above the national average.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 18.8% having a long-term health condition. This is far below the Queensland average of 28.8%.
While 14.7% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the national average, others are less likely to volunteer. The volunteering rate is a little below the state and national figures.
There are five First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 48, which is far older than the national figure of 24. Typical personal income for this group is a little below the state and national averages.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home, which is a little above the national average. Most households consist of couples with children, and very few people live alone.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 48.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is uncommon, at just 13.3%, which is far below the state average.
The community is entirely car-dependent, as 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to get to work, and there are no public transport stops in the area.
Movement into the area is relatively common, with 36.6% of people having moved in the last five years. However, there were no recent arrivals from overseas.
More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, with a rate of 70.5%. Local industry is led by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, as well as healthcare and social assistance.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. This results in a walkability score of 0.0, far below the state average.
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