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Mount Urah
161 km²
Full-time employment is far more common in Mount Urah than in most similar areas, with 75% of the workforce in full-time roles. This small community of 49 people is far older than the national average, as nearly 29% of residents are seniors. It is a remote, car-dependent area where residents live exclusively in separate houses. The community is largely English-speaking with a high proportion of people who have served in the Defence Force.
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The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the state and national average of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 28.6% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 17.2%.
About 16.3% of residents were born overseas, though this is well below the Queensland figure of 22.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Scottish.
English is the only language used at home, with no residents speaking another language or reporting little to no English skills.
A high number of people report having no religion, at 44.9%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational qualifications are among the lowest for similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 8.6% completing Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $900, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. However, the typical family income is $2,250, a little above the state average.
Health challenges are common here; 32.7% of people have a long-term health condition, and 14.3% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above national figures.
Defence Force veterans are very well represented, with 13.8% of residents having served, far above the national figure of 2.8%.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
A large number of people live alone, at 42.9%, which is far above the national average of 25.6%.
Everyone lives in a separate house, and 38.1% of these are owned outright, well above the national figure of 31%. Typical weekly rent is $205, far below the national average.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute and no public transport stops available.
Movement into the area has been high, with 41.7% of residents moving here in the last five years.
Full-time work is very common at 75%, although the overall percentage of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas at 51.3%.
There are no shops, schools, or health services within walking distance, resulting in a walkability score of 0.0.
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