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Longreach
23,483 km²
A remarkably high rate of volunteering sets Longreach apart from the rest of the country. This regional hub is home to 3,124 people and is defined by a strong local workforce and a significant First Nations presence. The community is largely Australian-born, with a notable number of households renting and a typical personal income that sits a little above the national figure. It is a place where most people rely on cars to get around and a high proportion of residents work full-time.
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The population is a little older than the national average, with a typical age of 39. It has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most areas and a First Nations population that is well above the Australian figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the percentage of people born overseas is far below the national figure. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.
English is the dominant language, with only 3.8% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national average. Very few people speak little or no English.
The community is more religious than most, as the proportion of people with no religion is well below the figures for both Queensland and Australia.
Education levels are lower than the national average, with far fewer adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, there are more schools per 1,000 children here than in most similar areas.
Typical personal incomes are a little above the national figure, and family incomes are about the same. While typical household income is around the middle for its level, the proportion of high-earning households is well below the national average.
Health profiles are typical for the region, with the proportion of people having a long-term health condition being a little below the Queensland figure.
Volunteering is very common here, with 25.9% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This high level of participation contrasts with much lower rates of unpaid care and housework compared to other areas.
The First Nations community is among the largest for this area level, with a median age of 18 that is noticeably younger than the rest of Australia. Unemployment is well below the national rate, and Year 12 completion is well above.
One-parent families are more common than in most areas, and a much higher proportion of people live alone compared to the state and national averages.
The area is dominated by separate houses, though renting is well above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are far below the national average at $200, and mortgage payments are also well below.
The town is almost entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and no public transport stops available. Only 9.6% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.
The population is quite mobile, with a much higher proportion of recent overseas arrivals than the national average.
Employment is a standout feature, with full-time work rates far above the national figure and an unemployment rate well below the state and national averages. Most people work in health care, agriculture, or public administration.
The area is mostly car-dependent, and homes are far less likely to be within walking distance of groceries or parks than in the rest of the state. However, many residents can walk to health services and schools.