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Newlands
2,939 km²
A small population of just 99 people lives in Newlands, where adults make up the vast majority of the community. It is a place of stark contrasts, featuring very low levels of formal education alongside some of the highest typical incomes in its category. The area is sparsely populated and predominantly adult-focused, with very few children or seniors compared to the rest of the state. This creates a unique profile of high-earning workers living in relatively large households.
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The community is mostly adults, with 49.5% aged between 25 and 44. It has very few children, at just 3.0%, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.
About 12.1% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the Australian rate of 27.7%. Those with Australian, English, and Scottish ancestry are the most common.
English is the primary language here, and only 3.0% of people use another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Religious affiliation is uncommon, with only 18.2% of people reporting no religion, a figure that is far below the national average of 38.9%.
Formal qualifications are very low, with no one holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 27.0% of residents finished Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Despite lower education levels, incomes are very high; the typical personal weekly income is $1,600, which is far above the national figure of $805.
Residents are in good health, with only 16.2% having a long-term health condition. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
Very few people are involved in unpaid care or housework, though 5.3% have served in the Defence Force, which is a little above the national figure.
There are 3 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $1,499, which is far above the national figure of $540.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per home, which is well above the Queensland average of 2.5.
The number of people per bedroom is 0.80, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
Working from home is common at 21.6%. While 7.8% use public transport—well above the state average—there are no actual public transport stops or routes in the area.
The population is quite stable, with 23.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is very high at 72.5%, far above the national average of 58.9%, and there is no unemployment. Most people work in construction, agriculture, or mining.
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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