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Magnolia

24 km²

Full-time employment is much more common in Magnolia than in most similar areas, though typical incomes remain well below the national figure. This small community is far older than the state average, with a typical resident aged 49. It is a place of detached houses and few renters, where many residents are in de facto relationships and nearly half of the population reports having no religion.

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The typical resident is 49, making the area far older than both Queensland and Australia. While there are more children under 15 than in most areas, there are fewer seniors than usual.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national figures. English, Scottish, and German ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the only language spoken at home here, which is far below the national average for language diversity.

A high number of residents report having no religion, a figure well above the national and state averages. Christianity is the second most common affiliation at 43.5%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with far fewer adults holding a bachelor's degree or finishing Year 12 compared to the national figure.

Typical family and personal incomes are well below the national figures, and the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week is much lower than in most areas.

Residents experience much higher rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues than the state average, with 10.4% needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is much more common here than in most areas, though volunteering is a little below the national figure.

First Nations residents are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 42 and personal incomes well above the state and national figures.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with a high number of couples without children. People living alone are much less common than in other areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and renting is far less common than across the state. Home ownership is high, with 37.3% of houses owned outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have two or three vehicles.

The number of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national and state averages.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%, despite a lower overall percentage of adults working or looking for work.

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

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