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Nebo
877 km²
High weekly earnings mark the character of Nebo, where the typical personal income is well above the national figure. This is a relatively young community with a population of 857 people, and it is defined by a strong presence of mining and transport workers. The area is predominantly residential and car-dependent, with a high proportion of detached houses and few people aged over 65. This combination of high pay and a younger age profile creates a distinct profile compared to most other similar areas.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
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The community is notably young, with a typical age of 37 and a senior population that is well below the national figure. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer people born overseas than the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, with far fewer people reporting no religion compared to the Queensland and national figures.
Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with far fewer adults holding a bachelor degree or having completed Year 12 than the national figure.
Personal and family incomes are much higher than typical, and households earning $3,000 or more a week are more common than in most areas.
Residents enjoy better health than the national average, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing help with daily activities.
Participation in unpaid care and volunteering is much lower than in most other areas, including a well below average rate of people caring for children.
First Nations residents in Nebo earn a typical personal income that is far above the national figure, though Year 12 completion is far below the national average.
A high number of people live alone, which is well above the national figure, although over half of all households are couples with children.
Rental properties are much more common than in most areas, while the proportion of homes owned outright is well below the national figure.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 0 public transport stops and far fewer people working from home than the national figure.
The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people having moved in the last five years compared to the national figure.
Full-time employment is far above the national average, driven by high numbers of people working in mining, transport, and machinery operation.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average, as there are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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