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Injinoo

847 km²

A typical weekly household income of $1,337 is well below the national figure, marking Injinoo as a lower-income community. This small settlement in the Northern Peninsula Area is exceptionally young, with a typical resident aged just 18. Most people here identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and the community is shaped by large families with many children. It is a place where traditional languages and culture remain central to daily life.

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The community is very young, with 42.4% of people under 15 and a typical age of 18. About 90.2% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is far above the Queensland figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and very few people were born overseas at 1.2%, which is far below the national average.

Language diversity is very high, with 80.3% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 21.7% of residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the main faith for 65.1% of the population. Only 18.7% of residents report having no religion, a figure far below the state and national levels.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 5.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 38.2% completing Year 12.

Typical personal weekly income is $503, which is well below the national figure of $805. Very few households earn $3,000 or more a week, at just 6.6%.

Residents report fewer health issues than most Australians; only 7.6% have a long-term health condition and 2.0% need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is very common here at 43.5%, far above the national average. However, only 5.3% of people volunteer, which is well below the state figure.

There are 449 First Nations people in the area, and 88.2% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national average. The typical age for First Nations residents is 18.

Homes are much larger than usual, with 4.0 people per home and 32.1% of households containing six or more people. One-parent families make up 33.7% of the community.

Renters make up 96.2% of the population, and no one owns their home outright. Typical weekly rent is $128, which is far below the national figure.

Car use is common, but 18.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, far above the national average. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The population is very stable, with only 11.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 11.4%, which is well above the national figure. Many workers are employed in health care, social assistance, and public administration.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.6. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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