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Inskip
18 km²
A tiny, remote settlement in the Gympie region, Inskip is a sparsely populated area with just 22 residents. It is an overwhelmingly older community where the typical resident is 59, though this is balanced by a high number of children. This small population lives in a car-dependent environment with very low incomes and a strong connection to their Australian and English roots.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with 40.9% of people aged 65 and over. Interestingly, it also has a very high proportion of children under 15 at 27.3%, which is well above the Australian average of 18.2%.
Everyone in the community was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure. Ancestry is primarily Australian (50%) and English (45.5%).
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About 54.5% of residents identify as Christian, while 31.8% have no religion, a figure that is well below the national average.
The area is served by one primary school, which is much smaller than most similar areas.
Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $724, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of the country, affecting 40.9% of residents. Stroke and arthritis are the most frequently reported conditions.
No one in the community has served in the Defence Force, a figure that is a little below the national average.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with zero people identifying as such.
Households are smaller than most, with only 1.8 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.
Rents are far below the national average at $133 per week, and monthly home-loan payments are also a little lower than the state average.
There are no public transport routes or stops in the area, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.
The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. Residents have almost no access to shops, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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