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Jellinbah
594 km²
A small population of just 49 people defines Jellinbah, where the community has grown younger and more family-focused. It is a very young area for the region, with the typical resident aged only 30 and children making up over a third of the population. This creates a distinct environment where large households are the norm and income is well above the national figure. The community is predominantly employed in agriculture and mining, reflecting its rural character in the Central Highlands.
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The area is far younger than the state and national average, with 36.7% of people being children under 15. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 8.2% compared to the national figure of 3.2%.
The population is entirely Australian-born, which is far below the state and national rates for overseas birth. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, leaving the area far below Queensland and Australia in terms of language diversity.
Christianity is the primary faith for 71.4% of residents, while 28.6% report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
No adults in the area hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure far below the national average of 26.3%. About 44.8% of residents completed Year 12.
Incomes are very high here, with a typical household bringing in $2,624 a week, well above the national figure of $1,746. About 27.6% of people earn over $2,000 weekly, which is far above the national average.
Residents enjoy very good health, with only 10.2% reporting a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one in the area requires help with daily activities.
Community involvement is high, with 51.7% of people volunteering and another 51.7% caring for children unpaid, both of which are far above the national average.
There are four First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $900, which is far above the national figure of $540.
The community consists entirely of couples with children, leading to larger households with an average of 3.8 people per home, well above the national figure of 2.5.
Homes are crowded compared to other areas, with 1.2 people per bedroom. Monthly home-loan payments are also very high at $2,950, far above the state average.
The area is highly car-dependent, though 50% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national average of 21%.
About 36.4% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
Everyone who is an adult is either working or looking for work, with a 0.0% unemployment rate. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.
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