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Macfarlane
532 km²
Daily life in Macfarlane is defined by extreme isolation and a heavy reliance on cars. This sparsely populated area has only 17 residents, and the typical person here is 56, which is far older than the national figure. With no local shops, schools, or transport, it is a very quiet place where residents are far removed from urban services. The community is small, older, and lives on much lower incomes than people in the rest of Queensland.
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The area is sparsely populated with only 17 residents. It is a far older community than the state or national average, with a typical resident aged 56.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 100%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 88%, ahead of No religion (29%).
There are no schools within 3 km of this area.
Typical weekly incomes are much lower than in most other areas. The typical family earns $1,125, which is far below the Queensland figure of $2,024.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 35%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here.
Homes here are smaller than most, with typically 2.3 people per home, which is a little below the state and national figures.
Living space is less crowded than in other areas, with only 0.60 people per bedroom, well below the national figure of 0.80.
There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, and weekly departures are far below the state average.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 60%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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