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Llanarth

4,946 km²

A strikingly young population sets Llanarth apart from the rest of the state, where the typical resident is just 31. This rural community is almost entirely focused on families, with children under 15 making up over a quarter of the population. It is a place of high employment and professional stability, where nearly everyone works in agriculture and many manage their own operations from home. This combination of young families and a dominant farming industry creates a distinct, family-oriented character in the region.

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The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 31 and no residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 25.9% of the population, which is well above the 18.2% seen across Australia.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the sole language used at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3% for people using another language.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in the wider state; only 24.7% of people report no religion, compared to 41.2% in Queensland.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical personal weekly income is $883, which is a little above the national figure of $805. Typical household income is $1,624, about the same as the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with long-term health conditions affecting 23.5% of people, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteerism is very high, with 28.3% of people volunteering, far above the national rate of 14.1%. This is alongside a higher-than-average 28.3% of people caring for children unpaid.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes here are large, with 3.6 people per home, well above the national figure of 2.5. This is consistent with the fact that 81.6% of families are couples with children.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,300, which is well below the state average of $1,733. Typical weekly rent is $316, a little below the national figure.

Work habits are very distinctive, with 52.4% of people working from home, far above the national figure of 21%. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The population is very stable, with only 23.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is exceptionally strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 88.1% of people working full-time. Almost every worker is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average of 5.0. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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