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Lower Cressbrook
16 km²
High weekly personal incomes set Lower Cressbrook apart as a distinctively wealthy, sparsely populated pocket of the Somerset region. With only 21 residents, the area is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 51. This is a small community of adults where no children under 15 or seniors over 65 currently live. The combination of high earnings and a small population suggests a quiet, exclusive rural setting.
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The area is far older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 51. There are no children under 15 or seniors over 65 living here.
People born overseas make up 14.3% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas, though well below the Queensland figure of 22.7%.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3% for people using another language.
Two-thirds of the population identify as Christian, and unlike most Australian areas, no one here reports having no religion.
There are no schools within 3 km of the community.
This is a high-earning area where the typical weekly personal income of $1,374 is far above the national figure of $805.
Residents are in good health, with only 23.8% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national rate of 27.7%.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most areas.
Homes are small, with 1.9 people per home, which is well below the national average of 2.5.
Typical weekly rent of $100 is far below the national figure of $375, and monthly home-loan payments of $1,300 are also well below the national average.
The area is very remote, with a 94-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops or routes available.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 21%, ahead of Mining (0%).
Lower Cressbrook is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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