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Green Hill
38 km²
A steady and established population defines Green Hill, where very few people have moved in the last five years compared to the state average. This is a far older community than most, with a typical resident aged 48. It is a high-earning area where 100% of homes are separate houses, creating a spacious, car-dependent residential character in the Cairns region.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 48 and very few children under 15, who make up only 10.7% of the population.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national average at 7.9%.
English is the only language used at home, with no residents reporting the use of another language, which is far below the national figure.
More than half of the community identifies as Christian, while the share of people with no religion is well below the national average.
Qualifications are mostly trade-based, with 51% holding a Certificate III or IV, while those with a bachelor degree or higher are far fewer than in most areas.
This is a high-income area where typical household weekly earnings are $2,077, a little above the national figure, and a quarter of households earn over $3,000 a week.
Residents report much better health than most areas, with far fewer people living with long-term health conditions or mental health issues.
Community participation is lower than average, with fewer people volunteering or providing unpaid care and housework compared to the state.
First Nations residents are older than the national typical age, and their household income is well above the national figure.
Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.6 people per dwelling, and a notably high share of one-parent families at 16.1%.
Every home here is a separate house, though typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the state average at $2,277.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport routes or stops and 64.7% of people driving to work.
The community is very stable, as the share of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure.
Full-time employment is much higher than most areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%, with many residents working as managers or in agriculture.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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