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Mutdapilly

44 km²

Daily life in Mutdapilly is centered on detached family homes and car travel, with no residents using public transport to get around. It is a small, older community where the typical resident is 44 and most people live in large houses they own outright. The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born and English-speaking, creating a stable, residential atmosphere in the Scenic Rim region. With a high proportion of full-time workers and people working from home, it serves as a quiet rural retreat for established families.

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The population is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 16.9% of residents aged 65 and over. About 17.9% of the community are children under 15, and there is a higher-than-usual number of people in de facto relationships.

This is a community with very few overseas-born residents, at just 7.8%, which is far below the national figure. Most people identify as Australian or English, with smaller groups of German, Scottish, and Irish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents speaking another language. This is far below the figures for both Queensland and Australia.

Over half of the population identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.7% of the community, which is well below the state and national averages.

Academic qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical personal weekly income is $842, which is higher than the national figure. While typical family incomes are about the same as the state average, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the national figure.

A higher number of people live with long-term health conditions, including mental health issues at 11.0%, which is much higher than in most areas. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the national average.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 32.3% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the national figure. The area also has a much higher rate of former Defence Force members than most other places.

First Nations people make up 1.0% of the population. While typical personal income for this group is far below the national figure, typical household income is far above it.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household and a very low rate of one-parent families. Most households consist of couples, with 57.8% having children.

Every home in Mutdapilly is a separate house, and 45.2% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Large homes are the norm, as 87.5% have three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0.0% of people using public transport. This is reflected in the fact that 24.7% of people work from home, far above the state average.

The community is very stable, with only 24.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is very high at 72.6%, far above the national average. Local industry is split between agriculture, construction, and health care, with a high number of clerical and managerial roles.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no groceries, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.

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