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Kuranda
111 km²
Typical weekly incomes in Kuranda are much lower than the national figure, reflecting a community where many residents earn less than $600 a week. The area has a strong First Nations presence and a significant number of people who do not identify with any religion. It is a place of contrast, where a high proportion of homes are owned outright and a large number of residents are professionals, yet overall wealth remains well below the state average.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than both Queensland and Australia. About 16.5% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is far above the national average.
English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries. While 20.1% of people were born overseas, this is well below the national figure.
Most residents speak only English at home. Only 7.9% use another language, which is far below the national average, and very few people speak little or no English.
More than half the community (50.4%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 30.8%.
About 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas. However, the rate of Year 12 completion is well below the national figure.
Financial standing is low here, with typical household incomes well below those in Queensland and Australia. Only 13% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions affect 24.5% of residents, which is well below the national figure. Arthritis and mental health are the most commonly reported conditions.
Volunteering is more common here than in most of the state. People are also more likely to spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.
First Nations people make up a large part of the community, with 14% speaking a traditional language. However, they face significant challenges, with an unemployment rate far above the national average.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas. A high number of people also live alone, well above the state average.
Separate houses are very common, and 38.4% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are well below the state average.
The area is highly dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops. About 17.8% of people work from home, which is well above the state average.
The community is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the country. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below the national figure.
Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, which is well above the national figure.
The area is car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents live far from groceries, health services, and schools.