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Green Island

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A tiny, sparsely populated island community, Green Island is home to just 20 people. It is a young place where the typical resident is 34, and there are no children under 15 living here. The population is highly mobile, with 65% of residents having moved in the last five years. This transient nature is reflected in the high proportion of people born overseas, which is far above the national figure.

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The typical resident is 34, making the community noticeably younger than both the state and national averages. There are no children under 15 living here, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the national figure.

Overseas birth rates are far above the national average, with 45% of people born outside Australia. New Zealanders make up 30% of the population, followed by those of English and Australian ancestry.

English is the only language used at home for 85% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

People with no religion make up 35% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 30%.

While 60% of residents have completed Year 12, which is a little above the national average, no adults in the area hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical personal weekly incomes are well above the national figure at $1,100. However, no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are far more common here than elsewhere, affecting 20% of residents. Additionally, 15% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average.

Volunteer rates are about the same as the national figure at 15%. However, there are no people providing unpaid care or performing significant amounts of housework and childcare.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes are very small, with only 1.5 people per home, which is far below the national average of 2.5.

The typical weekly rent is $125, which is far below the national figure. Despite the small home size, there is one person per bedroom, which is well above the national average.

There are no public transport stops or routes serving the island, making it entirely disconnected from the state's transit networks.

This is a highly transient community, with 65% of residents moving in the last five years, a figure far above the national average.

Only 55% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is mostly car-dependent and lacks schools, groceries, and health services within walking distance. However, every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park.

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