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Morwincha

4 km²

Life in Morwincha revolves around a small, car-dependent community of just 35 people. It is a family-focused place where couples with children make up the vast majority of households. The area is remarkably stable, with very few people moving in recently and a population that is slightly older than the national average. It stands out as a very traditional pocket of the Scenic Rim, with high rates of Christianity and a workforce that mirrors national trends.

Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.

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The typical resident is 40 years old, and while there are some children, the area is striking for having no residents aged 65 and over. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 11.4% come from New Zealand. This results in a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the national figure.

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

Religious affiliation is high here, with 68.6% identifying as Christian. This means the share of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 26.1% completing Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,874, which is a little above the Queensland figure. However, no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

The community is healthier than most, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions compared to the state and nation.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 19.2% of people pitching in, which is well above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

The community is dominated by families, as 73.1% are couples with children. This explains why homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per household.

Homes are crowded compared to most areas, with an average of 1.1 people per bedroom. The typical weekly rent is $350, which is about the same as the national figure.

Residents are entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes serving the area and a typical drive time of 58 minutes to the city.

The population is very settled, with only 18.9% of people moving in the last five years—a figure far below the national average.

About 61.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is almost exactly the same as the Queensland and Australian averages.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk and a walkability score of zero.

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