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Millchester
5 km²
Typical family incomes in Millchester are about the same as the national figure, with a community that is notably younger than most other areas. This Queensland town has a significant First Nations population and a high proportion of families with children. While the area is largely car-dependent and far from many services, it features a high number of large, detached homes. This combination of affordable housing and a younger demographic creates a family-oriented atmosphere in a rural setting.
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The typical resident is 36, making the area a little younger than both Queensland and Australia. It has a First Nations population of 9.9%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language here, with only 1.5% of people using another tongue at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Christianity is the most common faith at 45.5%, while 34.3% of the community reports no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are far below the national average, with only 6.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 39.7% having completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $1,575, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is far below the national average.
Residents are generally healthier than most, with a long-term health condition rate of 22.7%, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Around 13.3% of the community provides unpaid care, which is a little above the national figure. However, the rate of volunteers is much lower than in most similar areas.
First Nations people make up a significant part of the area, with a typical personal income of $489, which is a little below the national figure of $540.
Family life is common here, with 55.3% of households consisting of couples with children. About 26.6% of people live alone, which is a little above the Queensland average.
Detached houses are very common, making up 84.7% of homes, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $250, well below the national average of $375.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 4.4% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure of 21.0%.
While 35% of people moved in the last five years, the area has seen a high number of recent arrivals from overseas, well above the national average.
Full-time employment is well above the national figure at 62.4%, with many residents working in education, retail, and mining.
The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and no residents living within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries.
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