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Jimbour West

237 km²

A small population of just 97 people makes Jimbour West a sparsely populated rural area. This is a remarkably young community for its size, with a typical resident aged 35 and nearly 28% of the population being children. The area is defined by its agricultural roots and family-oriented lifestyle, with most residents living in large detached houses. It is a place where people are deeply involved in their community and the land.

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The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a high proportion of children and very few seniors. About 76% of residents are married, and there is a small presence of de facto couples.

Residents are almost exclusively born in Australia, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish, and German.

English is the only language spoken at home, a figure far below the national and state averages for language diversity.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 42.3% identifying as Christian and far fewer people reporting no religion compared to the national average.

About 50.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is well below the state average. Qualifications are often linked to the local landscape, with agriculture and environment being the most common field of study.

Personal incomes are well above the national figure, with a typical weekly pay of $1,010. However, there are no households earning $3,000 or more per week, which is far below most areas.

Residents enjoy very good health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions being far below the national and state figures. No one in the area requires help with daily activities.

Community spirit is high, with 25.8% of people volunteering—a figure far above the national average. There is also a higher rate of people performing unpaid housework and caring for children.

There is no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander population in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home and a high percentage of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Every single home is a separate house with three or more bedrooms, and 100% are detached houses. Rent is far below the national figure, with a typical weekly cost of just $165.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops. A third of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national figure.

About 31% of the population moved in the last five years, a rate that is well below the state and national averages.

Employment is strong, with 72.7% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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