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Kalpowar

322 km²

A massive gap in typical age separates Kalpowar from the rest of the country, where residents are far older than the national figure. This sparsely populated area is home to just 53 people, and with no children under 15, it is a community of older adults and seniors. Most residents live in detached houses they own outright, though many face significant health challenges. It is a quiet, car-dependent pocket of Queensland where life moves at a slower pace.

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The typical resident is 60, which is far older than the national figure of 38. There are no children under 15 living here, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is a little above the state and national averages.

Everyone in the community was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and German.

English is the only language used at home, a figure far below the national average for language diversity.

Most residents identify as Christians. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the state and national figures.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 19.6% completing Year 12, far below the national average.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $687, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here; 34% of people have a long-term health condition and 18.9% have a mental health condition, both of which are well above state and national figures.

Volunteer rates are a little above the state average. However, unpaid care for children is well below the national figure, consistent with the fact that there are no children in the area.

There are three First Nations people in the area. Their typical age is 58, far older than the national average, and their typical personal income is far below the state and national figures.

Many people live alone, with 45.5% of households being single-person homes, far above the national figure. Typical homes are small, containing only 1.8 people.

Every home is a separate house, and 68.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is non-existent here.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there is no public transport. A high number of people work from home, at 35.0%, which is far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 17.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A small number of residents are working or looking for work, far below the state average. Those employed often work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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

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