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Guthalungra
684 km²
A far older population than the national average defines Guthalungra, where the typical resident is 47. This small community is shaped by a strong presence of seniors and a high number of people in de facto relationships. It is a rural area where most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. With a small population of 112, the community is primarily made up of established homeowners who live in detached houses.
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The area is far older than the Queensland and national typical age of 38, with 26.8% of residents aged 65 or over. This is well above the national figure of 17.2%, while children under 15 make up only 13.4% of the population.
Most residents were born in Australia, and 11.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.
English is the main language for 86.6% of the community. While 8.0% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 58% of people identifying as Christian. The 23.2% who report no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 8.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical personal weekly income is $850, which is a little above the national figure of $805. However, typical household income is well below the national figure, at $1,375 per week.
A higher number of people have a long-term health condition (32.1%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. Conversely, no one in the community reported needing help with daily activities.
Participation in unpaid work is low, with only 8.2% of people volunteering, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%.
The First Nations community is small, with a typical age of 40, which is far older than the national typical age of 24. Personal and household incomes for First Nations people are far above the national figures.
Many people live alone here, with 34.9% of households being single-person homes, far above the national figure of 25.6%.
Home ownership is very high, as 55.8% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most people live in separate houses, though typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national average.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with 13.2% of homes having no vehicle, which is well above the national figure of 7.4%. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.
Movement is relatively low, with 28.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 56% of the workforce. Full-time employment is far above the national figure, at 84%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.
The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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