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Kingaroy
68 km²
Much lower typical incomes set Kingaroy apart from the rest of Queensland and Australia. This large town has a diverse age profile, with a high number of both children and seniors. It is a place where many residents face long-term health challenges, which is consistent with the lower-than-average household incomes and a workforce that leans heavily toward labouring and manufacturing. Despite these challenges, it remains a significant regional centre with a population of over 10,000 people.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The community is more diverse than most, with 6.4% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. It has a balanced age spread, though the 21.1% of residents aged 65 and over is well above the national figure of 17.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, each accounting for 40.9% of the population.
English is the primary language for 88.2% of people. While the number of people using another language at home is higher than in similar areas, it is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 40.3% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland average.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 12.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,244, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the national average.
Health needs are high here; 34.7% of people have a long-term health condition and 9.1% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above national figures.
Volunteer rates are slightly above the national average at 16.1%. About 13.2% of residents provide unpaid care, which is a little above the national figure.
The First Nations community is larger than in most similar areas and notably younger, with a typical age of 19. Personal income for this group is about $570 a week, which is about the same as the national figure.
Family structures vary, with a high number of one-parent families at 20.4%, well above the national average. People living alone are also more common here than in most areas.
Separate houses are far more common here than across Australia, and 80.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Rent is much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly cost of $260.
The town is very car-dependent, with only 1.3% of people using public transport to get to work. Only 4.0% of the workforce works from home, which is far below the national average.
The population is quite mobile, with 45.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most similar areas.
The local workforce is less active than in most areas, with 55.1% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work as labourers, in health care, or in manufacturing.
Walking to most services is difficult, as 0% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While most people can walk to a park, the overall walkability score is well below the state average.