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Maadi
4 km²
A typical resident of Maadi is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 54 years. This small, sparsely populated area is defined by an older population and a high proportion of people in de facto relationships. It is a place where few children live, and the community is characterized by a strong trend toward having no religious affiliation. Most residents live in detached houses and rely entirely on cars to get around.
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The community is notably older, with people aged 65 and over making up 24.5% of the population, well above the national figure. There are no children under 15 living here, and the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is well below the state and national averages.
About 16.3% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though still far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Italian.
English is the only language used at home, and no one in the area speaks little or no English, which is far below the national figure.
A large majority of people here report having no religion, at 63.3%, which is far above both the Queensland and Australian averages.
Education levels are far below the national average, with only 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 43.2% completing Year 12.
Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,375 a week. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.
People needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 28.6%, about the same as the state and national figures.
Unpaid care is very common, with 20.9% of people providing it, a figure well above the national average. Volunteering is also more frequent here than in most similar areas.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, a count that is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
One-parent families are very common at 32.6%, which is far above the national average. Households are generally small, with a typical size of 2.2 people.
Everyone lives in a separate house, and 45% of these are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are $240, well below the national average.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and 60% of homes having two vehicles.
The population has seen significant movement, with 41.5% of residents moving into the area in the last five years.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 72.1%, which is far above the national average. Many people work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.
The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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