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Mantuan Downs
2,412 km²
A far older population than the state average defines Mantuan Downs, where the typical resident is 53. This is a sparsely populated area of just 23 people, with no children under 15 living here. The community is predominantly Australian-born and English-speaking, with a high rate of employment. It is a rural setting where residents rely entirely on cars, as there are no shops, schools, or public transport stops within walking distance.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 53 and no children under 15. While seniors make up 13.0% of the population, this is well below the Queensland rate of 17.0%.
Born almost entirely in Australia, the community has a much lower proportion of overseas-born residents than most similar areas. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the only language used at home for 91.3% of residents. The proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Christianity is the main faith for 65.2% of people. Those reporting no religion make up 21.7%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 35.0% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%, and no adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical personal weekly income is $1,874, which is far above the national figure of $805. This is consistent with a high number of people earning $2,000 or more a week.
The community is generally healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities or reporting a mental health condition. Long-term health conditions affect 26.1%, which is a little below the national figure.
A high 55.0% of people care for children unpaid, a figure far above the national average. Additionally, 15.0% of residents provide some form of unpaid care.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes here are very large, with an average of 5.3 people per home, which is far above the national figure of 2.5.
The density within homes is high, with 0.90 people per bedroom, which is a little above the national figure of 0.80.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving residents entirely dependent on private vehicles.
About 30.0% of the population moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The workforce is very active, with 90.0% of adults working or looking for work, a figure far above the national average of 61.1%.
This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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