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Injune

411 km²

Older adults and families make up a large part of the community in Injune. The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure. This Queensland town is largely residential, with a high proportion of seniors and a significant number of people in de facto relationships. It is a place where many people are born and raised, as very few residents were born overseas.

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The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.3% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community. Only 4.2% of people use another language at home, which is far below the Australian figure.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.4%, which is well below the national figure.

Only 8.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state and national averages. Similarly, the 34.1% who completed Year 12 is much lower than the national figure.

Typical household income is $1,333 a week, which is well below the national figure. Personal income is about the same as the national average at $747 per week.

About 27.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national average. Arthritis and asthma are the most commonly reported conditions.

Volunteering is very common here, with 32.3% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. This is alongside a slightly higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up 6.5% of the population, which is well above the national average. A quarter of this group speaks a First Nations language, a rate far above the national figure.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 20%. Many people live alone (28.7%), and typical homes are smaller than average with 2.3 people per house.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses. Rents are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $150, far below the national figure.

Cars are essential here, as 0% of people commute by public transport and there are no public transport stops. Very few people work from home compared to the national average.

The community is relatively stable, with 32.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is high at 63.6%, which is well above the national average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or health and education.

While the area is considered somewhat walkable and has many amenities per person, there is no public transport within a 10-minute walk. About 61% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.

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