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Marmadua
594 km²
A far older population than the state average defines Marmadua, where the typical resident is 53. This sparsely populated area of the Western Downs has just 15 people. It is a quiet, rural community where homes are lightly occupied and residents generally earn a personal income well above the national figure.
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The community is much older than most similar areas, with a typical age of 53, which is 15 years older than the Queensland and Australian averages.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 87%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 113%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 47%, ahead of No religion (47%).
There are no schools within 3 km of this area, a figure that is lower than about 59% of similar places.
Typical personal weekly income is $1,024, which is well above the national figure of $805. However, typical weekly family income is $1,875, which is a little below the Australian average of $2,120.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 20%, ahead of Arthritis (0%).
No Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live here. A single First Nations resident has a typical age of 2, which is far younger than the national figure of 24.
Homes in Marmadua are less crowded than most, with only 2.1 people per home, a little below the national figure of 2.5.
Housing is very spacious, with just 0.50 people per bedroom, which is well below the national average of 0.80.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving it far below the state average for transport access.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 100%, ahead of Mining (0%).
Marmadua is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.
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