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Greenvale
6,012 km²
A far older population than the national average defines Greenvale, where the typical resident is 58. This sparsely populated area in Queensland is home to a significant First Nations community and a high proportion of seniors. It is a place of modest means and a strong volunteer spirit, with nearly a quarter of residents giving their time to others. The community is largely rural and car-dependent, with a workforce heavily focused on agriculture.
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The area is far older than the state or national average, with 39.1% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a strong First Nations presence, as 13.0% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.3% of the population, far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.
Christianity is the most common affiliation at 55.2%, while 25.5% of residents have no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 3.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 33.1% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Typical incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household income of $664, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 10.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.5% of people. Additionally, 8.3% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.
Volunteerism is very high, with 24.도% of people volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. The area also has a high rate of former Defence Force members at 9.1%.
First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, though they face economic hardship with a typical personal income of $350, which is well below the national figure of $540.
Many people live alone, accounting for 35.4% of households, which is well above the national average. One-parent families are also more common here than in most areas.
Home ownership is high, with 47.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Rent is also much lower than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $144.
While most rely on cars, 24.5% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.
The community is relatively stable, with only 26.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 45.3% of the workforce. However, the unemployment rate is 8.1%, which is a little above the national average.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.2. There is no access to health services within a 15-minute walk.
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