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Herberton
23 km²
Typical household incomes in Herberton are much lower than the national figure, with the usual weekly total sitting at $946. This is a community with a very high proportion of seniors, as the typical resident is 51 and nearly 29% are aged 65 or over. The area is also distinctive for its strong First Nations presence, which accounts for 20% of the population. These factors combine to create a town where many people live alone in modest, often outright-owned homes.
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Herberton has a far older population than the state and national averages, with a typical resident aged 51. Seniors make up 28.6% of the community, while 20% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is far above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.6% were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 37.2%, followed by Australian and Scottish heritage.
English is the main language for 76% of the community, but 10.5% use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Only 1.7% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is split, with 42.9% of people identifying as Christians and 38.5% reporting no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.
Education levels are much lower than the state and national averages, with only 34% of residents completing Year 12 and 10.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical personal weekly income being $488. Only 8.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure.
Health needs are high here, as 10.6% of people need help with daily activities—a rate well above the national average. Long-term health conditions affect 31.4% of the population, with arthritis being the most common.
Volunteering is strong at 19.5%, which is well above the national figure. A higher than usual 13.8% of residents provide unpaid care, and 4.8% have served in the Defence Force.
The First Nations community is large and notably young, with a typical age of just 15. While 39.1% speak a First Nations language—far above the national average—typical personal income is very low at $38 per week.
Living arrangements are unusual, with 40.5% of people living alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. Single-parent families are also much more common here at 20.1%.
Housing is mostly detached houses, and 48.7% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Rents are low, with a typical weekly cost of $220, and most homes have fewer than three bedrooms.
The town is heavily reliant on cars, with 59.1% of workers driving to work and zero public transport stops. Only 6.8% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.
Movement is steady, with 38.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are low at 3.3%, far below the national average.
The workforce is small, with only 38.1% of adults working or looking for work, which is far below the national average. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or education.
While the town is mostly car-dependent, 70.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, which is far above the state average. However, no homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.