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Nanango
31 km²
Typical weekly household incomes in Nanango are among the lowest in the region, making it a notably affordable place to live. This small town has a far older population than the national average, with many retirees and a high proportion of people living alone. It is a predominantly Australian-born community where life moves at a slower pace and most residents rely on their own cars to get around.
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The community is much older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 53 and over 32% of the population aged 65 or more. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.8% of the population, which is a little above the state and national figures.
Most residents were born in Australia, and English and Australian are the most common ancestries. Only 11.2% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the primary language here, with only 1.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.
About 45.9% of residents identify as Christian, while 41.1% report no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland average.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 30.5% of residents completing Year 12 and 7.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Incomes are very low compared to the rest of the country; the typical weekly household income is just $865, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are common here, with 41.4% of people living with a long-term health condition and 13.1% needing help with daily activities, both of which are well above national levels.
The area has a higher rate of unpaid carers than most places, and 5.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is a little above the national figure.
The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, though it faces significant challenges with an unemployment rate of 17.3% and a typical personal income of $437, both much lower than most areas.
Homes here are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per household. There is a high number of people living alone (37%) and a much higher rate of one-parent families compared to most areas.
Most people live in separate houses, and 41.3% own their home outright, far above the national figure. Rent is also very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $220.
The town is heavily car-dependent, and 6.1% of people work from home, which is far below the national average. There are no public transport stops available in the area.
About 37.4% of residents have moved house in the last five years, though the number of recent arrivals from overseas is well below the national average.
Employment levels are low, with only 36.3% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate of 9.3% is well above the national figure of 5.1%.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.1, far below the state average. Only 38.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.