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Hazledean
52 km²
A small population of just 27 people defines Hazledean, where the local profile differs sharply from the rest of the state. It is a sparse community with a typical resident aged 38 and a notable number of young adults. Families here often have more people per home than the national figure, while the area is largely car-dependent with almost no local amenities. The character is largely residential and quiet, sitting in a rural setting within the Mackay region.
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The typical resident is 38, which is about the same as the national figure but much lower than most similar areas. Children under 15 make up 14.8% of the population, which is well below the Queensland figure of 18.7%.
English ancestry is most common at 55.6%, and 70.4% of residents were born in Australia. About 11.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the only language spoken at home, and no one in the area speaks little or no English. This is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use a language other than English.
Christianity is the primary faith for 66.7% of the community. Notably, 0.0% of people report having no religion, which is far below the Queensland figure of 41.2%.
Education levels are lower than the national average, with 45.5% completing Year 12 and no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure for degrees at 26.3%.
Typical weekly family income is $2,749, which is well above the national figure of $2,120. However, typical personal income is only $450, which is far below the national figure of $805.
The community is generally healthy, with only 22.2% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. No residents reported needing help with daily activities.
Participation in unpaid child care is very high at 41.7%, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Volunteers also make up 20.8% of the population, which is well above the state average.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes in Hazledean are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home, which is a little above the national figure of 2.5.
Crowding is higher than average, with 1.5 people per bedroom, far above the national figure of 0.8. The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,374, well below the national figure of $1,863.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely reliant on private vehicles.
About 37.0% of residents moved here in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
Only 37.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.6, far below the Queensland average of 5.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools, groceries, or health services.
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