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Jambin
205 km²
A high proportion of children and full-time workers make up the daily life of Jambin. This small Queensland community is noticeably older than the national figure, but it has a much higher share of children under 15 than most similar areas. Most residents live in detached houses and work in industries like agriculture and mining. It is a stable, predominantly Australian-born community where nearly a quarter of the workforce now operates from home.
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The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. However, 22.2% of the population are children under 15, which is well above the national average.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 91.8% born here. This means the share of people born overseas is far below the national figure.
English is the primary language for 93.2% of residents. Consequently, the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average.
Faith remains common here, with 72.5% of people identifying as Christian. The share of residents reporting no religion is far below both the state and national figures.
Year 12 completion is much lower than most areas, at 35.5%. Only 7.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.
Weekly family incomes are slightly below the national figure at $1,833. However, 12.3% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is higher than in most similar areas.
Residents here are generally healthier than those in other areas, with a much lower share of people reporting long-term health conditions or mental health issues.
Volunteering is high, with 21.5% of people helping out, well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is much lower than in most areas.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes here are slightly larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 58.4% of families.
Every single home in Jambin is a separate house. Ownership is high, with 44.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure, though typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the national average.
The area is heavily car-dependent, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Notably, 24.8% of people work from home, which is far above the state average.
The community is very stable, with only 21.8% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.
Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate. Full-time work is far more common here than nationally, with many people working in agriculture, construction, and mining.
The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most residents live far from groceries and health services, with no one within a 15-minute walk of these amenities.
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