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Mount Walker West

19 km²

Cradled in the Scenic Rim, Mount Walker West is a sparsely populated rural area with only 31 residents. It is a community of contrasts, where the typical resident is noticeably older at 45, yet children under 15 make up a much higher proportion of the population than in most areas. Many of these families live in large households, which helps explain why there are far more people per home than the state average. It is a quiet, car-dependent pocket of Queensland with a very low population.

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The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 45. However, children under 15 make up 22.6% of the population, which is well above the figures for Queensland and Australia.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home for 90.3% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is 0.0%, which is far below the national figure.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas. Those with no religion make up 29.0%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a mixed educational profile. While 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average, those who completed Year 12 are far fewer than in most other areas.

Typical weekly household income is $1,875, slightly above the state average. However, the typical family income of $1,374 is well below both the state and national figures.

Residents enjoy very good health, with only 12.9% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one reported needing help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is low. No one in the area volunteered or served in the Defence Force, and the rate of people providing unpaid care is among the lowest at this level.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area. The one First Nations household recorded has a typical income of $1,125, which is well below the state average.

Homes here are large, with 3.5 people per home, well above the national figure. One-parent families make up 29.6% of households, which is far above the state average.

Rent and mortgages are generally lower than in other areas. Typical weekly rent is $250, and the typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,489, which is well below the national figure.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. It takes about 63 minutes to drive to the city.

The population is relatively stable. About 33.3% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job activity is very high, with 71.4% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. There is currently no unemployment in the area.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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