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Nobby

88 km²

Deep in the rural landscape of the Toowoomba region, Nobby is a small community of 609 people. It is a place where residents are far older than the national typical age of 38, with over 21% of the population aged 65 or over. The area is almost entirely made up of detached houses and a strong farming presence, creating a quiet, spacious environment. With very few people born overseas, it remains a traditionally Australian community with a strong connection to the land.

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The typical resident here is 46, making the community far older than the Queensland and national average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

The community is very predominantly Australian-born, with 81.8% born here. Only 5.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas; 54.2% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30.2%, which is well below the national average.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 40% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are well below the national average, with the usual weekly household income at $1,215. Only 12.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well below the Queensland figure.

About 30.2% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is slightly above the national average. Arthritis is the most common reported condition at 11%.

Volunteering is common here, with 19% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is less common than in most areas.

There are 25 First Nations people in the community. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20.

Family life is common, with 55.1% of homes consisting of couples with children. About 24.3% of people live alone, which is about the same as the national figure.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, making up 99.5% of all dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 46.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute to work.

Migration is relatively low, and 34.8% of residents have moved in the last five years. This is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is heavily tied to the land, with 19.1% working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is well above the national average at 65.3%.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.1, far below the Queensland average. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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