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Maxwelton

3,526 km²

Living in Maxwelton means relying entirely on a car in a very young, sparsely populated area. With only 32 residents, the community is distinctive for having a typical age of just 26, making it far younger than the state and national figures. It is a small cluster of households where many couples live together and incomes are generally higher than the usual area. This tiny settlement in the Richmond region is characterized by its isolation and lack of local services.

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The population is remarkably young, with a typical age of 26 and no residents aged 65 or over. De facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of Queensland, accounting for 30% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the national average. Those with heritage from England, Scotland, and China also make up the local ancestry.

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

About 56% of residents identify as Christian, while 25% of the community have no religion, a figure far below the national average.

Educational attainment is relatively high, with 21.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the Queensland average.

Household incomes are well above the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $2,250. Personal weekly income is also a little above the national typical figure at $924.

Residents are generally healthy, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions than most other areas.

Participation in unpaid work is very low, with far fewer people providing unpaid care or doing housework compared to the state average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents recorded in the general population count.

Homes are larger than usual, with a typical 3.0 people per home, and nearly half of all households consist of couples with children.

The area is more crowded than most, with a typical 0.90 people per bedroom, which is a little above the national figure.

Public transport is non-existent in the area, with no bus or train stops and no scheduled departures.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 73.9%, which is far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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