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Greycliffe

129 km²

A far lower rate of overseas birth than the national figure marks Greycliffe as a very traditional Australian community. It is a small, sparsely populated area where the typical resident is 42, making it noticeably older than the Queensland and Australian averages. With nearly 29% of people aged 65 and over, it is a place where seniors are much more common than in most other areas. This quiet setting is defined by stable households and a strong connection to the land.

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The population is noticeably older than the national average, with a much higher proportion of seniors and far fewer children under 15. There is almost no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander presence here compared to the state average.

This is a very traditional community where no one was born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national average for language diversity. Consequently, no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Religion remains significant here, with 62.5% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with far fewer adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 27.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Typical weekly family and personal incomes are lower than the national average. The typical family earns $1,458 a week, which is well below the Queensland figure.

While long-term health conditions are about the same as the national average, there is a much lower rate of people needing daily help or living with a mental health condition.

Volunteers are well above the national average at 18.2%. However, there are far fewer people providing unpaid care or caring for children compared to the rest of the state.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical personal income of $225, which is far below the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than most, with 2.8 people per home. Most are couples with children, and there are far fewer one-parent families than the national average.

Renting is much cheaper here than in most areas, with a typical weekly rent of $190, far below the national figure. There are also slightly more people per bedroom than usual.

Working from home is very common at 46.4%, a figure far above the national average. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the Queensland and Australian averages.

Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a full-time employment rate far above the national average. Half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no amenities, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is far below the state average.

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