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New Chum
6 km²
Spanning 6 square kilometres in the Ipswich region, New Chum is a sparsely populated and largely non-residential area. It is a very small community of just 3 people. The typical resident here is 91 years old, which is far older than the national figure. This creates a quiet, secluded atmosphere far removed from the pace of the city.
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The area is home to only 3 people. The typical resident is 91, which is far older than the typical person in Queensland or Australia by 53 years.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 0%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 0%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 0%, ahead of No religion (0%).
There are 14 schools within 3 km, which is more than 85% of similar areas. Most of these are government schools, though the average school advantage score is lower than in most areas.
The typical weekly personal income is $225, which is among the lowest at this level and far below the national figure of $805.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
While the drive time to the city is much lower than most areas, there are no public transport routes or stops. This means a walk to the nearest stop takes 31 minutes, which is higher than most areas.
The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5, far below the Queensland figure of 5.0. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, or health services.