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Lanefield
17 km²
A mature population defines Lanefield, where the typical resident is 53 years old. This small community is far older than the national figure and has very few children, with only 6.2% of people under 15. It is a stable, primarily Australian-born area with a high proportion of residents who own their homes outright. Most people live in detached houses and rely on cars to get around, creating a quiet, residential character in the Ipswich region.
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The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 53. Children make up only 6.2% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home for 90.7% of residents, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.
About 60.8% of the community identifies as Christian. The 33% who have no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,312, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, 21.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 37.1% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.
A high number of people provide unpaid care (18.7%) or do significant housework (28.6%). Additionally, 9.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.
First Nations residents are far older than those in the rest of the country, with a typical age of 51. Their household income is $1,899, which is well above the national figure.
About 29.7% of people live alone, which is well above the national average of 25.6%. Family homes typically hold 2.5 people.
Every home in the area is a separate house. Home ownership is strong, with 40.5% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.
The area is highly car-dependent, as 61.5% of workers drive and no one uses public transport to commute. However, 21.2% of people work from home, which is well above the state average.
The community is very stable, with only 20.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national figure at 61.5%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in construction or retail.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, or health services.
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