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Joskeleigh

25 km²

A small population of just 60 people defines Joskeleigh, a quiet Queensland area that has seen very little movement in the last five years. It is a notably older community where the typical resident is 47, and nearly 30% are seniors. The area is distinctive for its high First Nations population and a very low typical income, which is far below the national figure. Most people here live in detached houses they own outright, creating a stable but isolated residential character.

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The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 47. First Nations people make up 31.7% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than most other areas.

English is the only language used at home here, which is far below the national average for linguistic diversity.

Half of the population identifies as Christian, while 36.7% report no religion, a figure that is a little below the national average.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas; 25% of residents completed Year 12, and no adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $850 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

While 13.3% of people have a long-term health condition, 8.3% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

Community participation is low, with only 8.5% of people volunteering, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

There are 19 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 20, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 24.

Living arrangements are varied, with 40% of people living alone—far above the national average—and 24.4% living in one-parent families.

Every home is a separate house, and 65% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The community is very stable, with only 20% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 36.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0, as there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.

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