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Jimboomba
55 km²
Huge family homes dominate the landscape in Jimboomba, where 92% of houses have three or more bedrooms. This is a young community with a typical resident aged 37 and a high proportion of children. Many families here earn a healthy income, with a typical household bringing in $2,127 a week. It is a predominantly residential area where most people live in detached houses and rely on cars to get around.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area is notably young, with 22.3% of the population being children under 15, a figure well above the national average. Seniors make up a much smaller portion of the community at 12.4%.
While most residents were born in Australia, 17.2% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.
English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 5.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure.
A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion (47.2%), which is well above the national average of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state and national figures.
Household incomes are strong here, with the typical weekly income of $2,127 being well above the Queensland average. About 25.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
About 29% of residents have a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in the rest of Australia.
Many residents are busy with family life, as 31% provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than in most other areas.
The First Nations community here is relatively successful, with a Year 12 completion rate of 50.3% and a typical household income well above the national figure.
Homes are generally large and full, with an average of 3.1 people per household. Only 12.4% of people live alone, which is far below the national average.
The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, and very few people rent. Most homeowners are paying off mortgages, with typical monthly payments of $2,000.
Car ownership is very high, and almost no one uses public transport to commute. Most homes have two or more vehicles to manage the 36-minute drive to the city.
The community has seen significant movement, with 41.1% of residents moving house in the last five years.
Employment rates are high, with 66% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are employed in construction, health, and manufacturing.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.
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