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Isis Central

43 km²

A far older population than the state or national figure marks the character of Isis Central, where the typical resident is 49. It is a small, largely residential area consisting entirely of separate houses. With very few children and a high number of older adults, the community faces significant health challenges. This is reflected in a high proportion of people needing daily help and a workforce that struggles with an unemployment rate well above the national average.

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The typical resident is 49, making this area far older than the Queensland and Australian average of 38. Children under 15 make up only 12.7%, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, with English and Scottish ancestry being the most common. Only 12.7% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home for 90.7% of residents. This means only 2.4% of people use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A high number of residents report no religion at 45.4%, which is well above both the state and national figures. Christianity is also common at 45.4%.

Qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 10.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly personal income is $602, which is well below the national figure of $805. Only 10.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far below the national average.

Health needs are high here, with 34.1% of people living with a long-term condition and 10.7% needing help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

Unpaid care is a major part of life, with 20.6% of people providing unpaid care, a figure well above the national average. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

Five First Nations people live here, with a typical age of 30, which is noticeably older than the state average. Typical personal income for this group is $450, well below the national figure.

About half of all homes are couples with children, while 20.5% of people live alone. This is well below the national average of 25.6% for single-person households.

Every home here is a separate house, and 41% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $185, far below the national average of $375.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have at least two vehicles, and 21.6% of people walk to work.

Migration is low, with 34.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Unemployment is a significant issue at 10.2%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work as labourers or in manufacturing.

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

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