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Langshaw

42 km²

Older residents define the character of Langshaw, where the typical age is 50. This small community is far older than the national average, with nearly 30% of people aged 65 and over. The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses and is quite isolated, with no schools or shops within walking distance. It is a place where most people own their homes outright and live in a quiet, rural setting.

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The population is far older than the state and national figures, with a much lower proportion of children under 15. Very few residents identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well below the Queensland average.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with 83.8% born here. This is far below the national and state figures for people born overseas, and the most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the only language used at home by 90.4% of residents. The proportion of people using another language is far below the national and state figures.

Over half of the residents are Christian, while 37.1% of people report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is a little below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most similar areas, with a bachelor's degree or higher held by only 6.4% of adults. This is far below both the state and national averages.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical household earning $1,021 a week. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

People with a long-term health condition are about the same as the national average at 28.7%. However, the rate of mental health conditions is well below the state and national figures.

Volunteering is common here, with 18.4% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. A much higher proportion of residents also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework compared to most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, and the typical age for this group is just 2 years, which is far younger than the national figure.

People living alone are a little more common here than the national average. This is consistent with the older age of the population, as 39.2% of families are couples without children.

Every single home in Langshaw is a separate house. Home ownership is very high, with 48.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. Working from home is a little more common here than the national average, which may be due to the long drive to the city.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 42.2% of people moving house in the last five years, which is a little above the national average.

Full-time employment is well above the national figure at 62.0%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also quite steep, with a slope far above the state average.

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