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Highland Plains

208 km²

Spanning over 200 square kilometres in the Maranoa region, Highland Plains is a sparsely populated rural area. The community is quite small, with only 16 residents. It is an older place than most, with a typical age of 48, which is far older than the national figure of 38. The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport or walkable services available for its residents.

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The population is small, totaling just 16 people. Residents here are far older than the typical person in Queensland or Australia, with a typical age of 48.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 81%, ahead of England (0%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 81%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 88%, ahead of Not stated (38%).

There are no schools located within 3 km of this area.

Personal and family incomes are very low, with the typical weekly family income of $725 sitting far below the national figure of $2,120. Typical weekly household income is $1,399, which is a little below the Queensland average.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Asthma at 38%, ahead of Arthritis (0%).

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes tend to be smaller than in most other areas, with a typical 2.2 people per home, which is a little below the national figure of 2.5.

Renting is very affordable here, with a typical weekly rent of $104, far below the national figure of $375. The number of people per bedroom is 0.80, which is about the same as the state and national averages.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, and there are zero weekly departures per 1,000 people.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 43%, ahead of Mining (0%).

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any residents.

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