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Morgan Park

14 km²

A rural landscape of detached houses defines Morgan Park, a small community with just 98 residents. The area is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 48 and a high proportion of seniors. It is a quiet, predominantly Australian-born population where families often live in large homes. While the community is sparingly populated, it shows a strong spirit of service with a high number of volunteers.

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Residents are far older than those in the rest of the state, with the typical person aged 48. Children under 15 make up 20.4% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.1% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the levels of linguistic diversity seen across Queensland and Australia.

More than half the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30.6%, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 35.5% having completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,562, which is about the same as the state average. However, high earners are rare, with only 3.8% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.6% of people, though no one currently needs help with daily activities.

This is a giving community where 20% of people volunteer, a figure well above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care.

First Nations residents in Morgan Park are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 51 and personal incomes far above the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per dwelling. Couples with children make up 51.4% of families, while few people live alone.

Every single home is a separate detached house, and 84.4% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 37.5% of houses owned outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning a vehicle and no one using public transport to commute.

The population is very stable, with only 27.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is among the highest at 9.4%.

Walking to services is nearly impossible, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.

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