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Granville
12 km²
A typical resident in Granville is 48 years old, making it far older than most other areas in the state. This Queensland community is largely older, with over a quarter of the population aged 65 or over. It is a place where many people face significant health challenges and live on much lower incomes than the national figure. Despite these struggles, there is a high rate of home ownership and a strong presence of First Nations people.
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Granville is an older community where 27.3% of people are seniors, which is far above the national figure. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.6% of the population, a little above the Queensland average.
The area is predominantly Australian-born, with 83.5% born here. Only 7.2% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national average.
English is the primary language for 90.4% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, at just 1.7%, which is far below the state and national figures.
Religious affiliation is split almost evenly, with 47.4% identifying as Christian and 42.1% reporting no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland figure.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 31.5% of people completing Year 12 and just 5.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $960 a week. Very few households earn $3,000 or more weekly, at just 6.6%.
Health struggles are common here, with 44.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 12.4% of residents need help with daily activities.
Unpaid care is a significant part of life for 15.5% of residents, which is much higher than most areas. There is also a higher presence of Defence Force veterans at 5.4%.
First Nations people make up one of the largest groups in the area, though they face high unemployment at 23.4% and typical personal incomes well below the national figure.
Living arrangements vary, with 31.3% of people living alone and 19.4% in one-parent families, both of which are well above state and national averages.
Most people live in separate houses, and 42.3% own their home outright. Rent is well below the national average, with a typical weekly rent of $239.
The area is very car-reliant, as 8.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average. Almost no one uses public transport to commute.
About 34% of the population moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national rate. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far less common than across Australia.
Working or looking for work is much less common here than in other areas, at 41.4%. The unemployment rate is 12.3%, which is well above the national figure.
Granville is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While most homes are near a park or groceries, none are within a 15-minute walk of health services or public transport.