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Greenview

31 km²

A staggering 26.9% of residents volunteer their time, making Greenview one of the most community-minded areas in the region. This small settlement is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 49. It is a quiet, rural place where everyone lives in a separate house and most people are born in Australia. While the population is small, there is a notable presence of children and a strong tradition of home ownership.

Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.

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The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 49. Interestingly, while seniors are fewer than in most areas, children under 15 make up 20.5% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

This is a very traditional Australian community, with 88.5% of people born in Australia and no residents born overseas. The most common ancestries are English, Scottish, and Australian.

English is the sole language used at home, with 96.2% of residents speaking only English. This is far below the national and state figures for language diversity.

Religious affiliation is higher than the national average, with 60.3% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 34.6%, which is well below the figure for Queensland.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 9% of adults holding a bachelor degree. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%, and 45.3% of residents only finished Year 10.

Typical household income is $1,812 a week, which is a little above the Queensland figure. However, personal incomes are much lower than most areas, and the share of households earning over $3,000 weekly is well below the state average.

Health challenges are very common here, as 35.9% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. Mental health conditions are also among the highest at this level, affecting 14.1% of residents.

Volunteerism is a standout feature, with 26.9% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. This high level of engagement is seen alongside a high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the general population. The small number of First Nations people present are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 55.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. People living alone are much less common here than across Australia, and nearly 45% of households are couples with children.

Every single home in Greenview is a separate house, which is far above the national average. Home ownership is strong, with 44% of homes owned outright, and typical rent and mortgage payments are well below state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is relatively stable, though 38.3% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is a little below the national average.

Unemployment is very high at 14.6%, well above the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which accounts for 22.2% of jobs.

Greenview has no walkable amenities, with zero grocery stores, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk. This makes it completely car-dependent compared to the rest of Queensland.

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