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Granadilla

32 km²

A smaller population of just 101 people makes Granadilla a sparse residential area in the Cassowary Coast. It is an older community where a quarter of residents are seniors, which is well above the national figure. While many homes are owned outright, the typical weekly incomes for families and individuals are well below the state and national averages. This is a car-dependent rural setting where most people live in detached houses and a high proportion of adults are in de facto relationships.

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The community is noticeably older than the rest of Australia, with a typical age of 45 and 25.7% of people aged 65 or over. About 18.8% of residents are children under 15, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 10.9% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 85.1% of people, though 7.9% use another language at home. Despite this, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Religious views are split evenly, with 39.6% of people identifying as Christian and another 39.6% reporting no religion.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 12.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 42.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical weekly household income of $1,292, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 13.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents report better health than most areas, with only 23.8% having a long-term health condition and 3% living with a mental health condition, both of which are well below state figures.

Community participation is high, with 19% of people volunteering, well above the national average of 14.1%. Additionally, 9.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is very small, with a typical age of just 4 years. However, typical personal income for First Nations people is $1,375, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. People living alone are much less common here than in the rest of the state.

Every home in Granadilla is a separate house, and a high 52.8% are owned outright. However, these homes tend to be smaller than usual, with 58.3% having three or more bedrooms, far below the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of people commute via public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 26.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though the number of adults working or looking for work is lower than the state average. Common industries include manufacturing, wholesale trade, and agriculture.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.

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