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Junabee
70 km²
A far older population than the state average marks Junabee, where the typical resident is 48. This small community of 195 people is mostly made up of older adults and seniors. It is a predominantly residential area where families live in large, detached homes. The community is characterised by a high level of volunteerism and a strong connection to the land through agriculture.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with 21% of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 15.4% of the population, which is well below the Queensland average of 18.7%.
Born overseas is much less common here than in other areas, with only 3.1% of residents born outside Australia. Most people claim Australian (51.8%) or English (39.5%) ancestry.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Christianity is common here at 68.7%, while the share of people with no religion is 25.1%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Around 14.3% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the Queensland average. Only 41.7% of residents completed Year 12, a figure far below the national average.
Typical weekly household income is $1,483, which is a little below the national figure. Only 10.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than most areas.
While long-term health conditions are lower than most areas, 8.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average. Mental health conditions are much less common here than elsewhere.
Volunteerism is very high at 26.1%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Residents also provide a lot of unpaid care, with 16.8% of people providing unpaid support, which is much higher than most areas.
First Nations residents are older than those in other areas, with a typical age of 50. Their household income of $1,999 is well above the state and national figures.
Families are slightly larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. Most households are couples with children (55.8%) or couples without children (38.7%).
Every single home in Junabee is a separate house. Large homes are common, with 84% having three or more bedrooms, and 40% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the Queensland average.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. Working from home is more common here (20.7%) than in the state average, as there is no public transport available.
Movement into the area is lower than elsewhere, with 29.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
More people are working or looking for work here (67.7%) than in most areas. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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