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Lower Mount Walker

59 km²

A far older population than most similar areas defines Lower Mount Walker, where the typical resident is 51. This small community of 192 people is largely made up of older adults and seniors, which helps explain why there are so few children. It is a settled, predominantly home-owning area where residents live in detached houses. The community is strongly tied to the land and traditional values, with a very high proportion of Christians and very few recent arrivals from overseas.

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The area is far older than the national figure, with seniors making up 23.4% of the population. Conversely, children under 15 are well below the state and national averages at just 9.9%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.8%, which is far below the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the main language here, with only 3.6% of people using another language at home. This is well below the Queensland average of 13.2%.

Christianity is very common here at 64.6%, while those with no religion make up 14.1%, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with only 36.1% of people completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 13.9%.

Typical household income is $1,916 a week, which is a little above the national figure. A quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is higher than most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with only 1.6% needing help with daily activities and 6.8% reporting a mental health condition, both of which are well below national figures.

More people do a lot of unpaid housework here than in most other areas, at 25.9%. However, unpaid childcare is well below the national average at 20.5%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents recorded in this area.

Homes are slightly larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per home. Over 80% of households are couples, with or without children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 36.1% are owned outright. Renting is very rare here at just 6.6%, far below the national figure of 30.6%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 35.7% having three cars.

The community is very stable, with only 21.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 60.2%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Common industries include education, professional services, and agriculture.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk of any home.

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