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Lake Borumba
163 km²
A far older population than the national average defines Lake Borumba, where the typical resident is 59. This is a sparsely populated area of just 12 people, making it largely non-residential. The community is isolated, with no nearby shops or schools and a landscape that is much steeper than the state average. It functions as a quiet, car-dependent outpost in the Gympie region.
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The area is very small with only 12 residents. These people are far older than the national typical age of 38, with the usual resident here being 59.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 25%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 33%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 42%, ahead of No religion (33%).
There are no schools within 3 km of this area.
Weekly household incomes are well below the national figure of $1,746, coming in at $1,375. Personal weekly incomes are also well below the national average at $612.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 42%, ahead of Heart disease (25%).
The First Nations population here is very small, with a typical age of 46, which is far older than the national figure of 24.
Homes in this area are smaller than most, with only 2.0 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5.
Typical weekly rent is $225, which is far below the national figure of $375. However, there are more people per bedroom here than in most areas.
There are no public transport stops or routes serving this area, leaving it far below the state average for transit access.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also far steeper than the state average.
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