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North Branch
99 km²
A small population of just 48 people lives in North Branch, where the typical resident is 44 years old. This is a notably older community than the state and national average, with a strong presence of married couples and families with children. The area is distinctive for its high typical incomes and a workforce heavily involved in agriculture and management. Situated far from the city, it is a car-dependent rural setting with very few residential dwellings.
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The typical resident is 44, making this community noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia. While children under 15 make up 18.8% of the population, there are no people in their youth (15–24) and no one in a de facto relationship.
About 14.6% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure. Filipino ancestry is notable here, accounting for 14.6% of the community.
A little more than 14.6% of people use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the state average. This is consistent with the ancestry data, as Tagalog is the most common non-English language spoken.
Christianity is the dominant faith here at 72.9%. Only 14.6% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is far below the national and state averages.
Education levels are lower than most similar areas, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, over half of the residents have completed Year 12.
Earnings are very high in this area; the typical weekly household income of $2,250 is well above the national figure. Personal incomes are also much higher than usual, with 13.3% of people earning over $2,000 a week.
While no one here needs help with daily activities, 31.3% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the state average. Mental health and arthritis are the most common reported conditions.
This area has a very high rate of former Defence Force members at 9.5%, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, it has among the lowest rates of people providing unpaid care.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here. The very small First Nations population recorded is far older and earns far more than the state or national typicals.
Families with children make up 51.5% of households, while there are no one-parent families. This helps explain why people per home is 2.5, which is about the same as the national figure.
Typical weekly rents are far below the national average at just $85. However, monthly home-loan payments are $1,770, which is about the same as the state average.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Because of this, 33.3% of people work from home, a rate far above the national figure.
About 33.3% of residents moved here in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.
The community is highly active, with 73.3% of adults working or looking for work, and no one is unemployed. Most people work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, often in management roles.
With a walkability score of 0.0, this area is completely car-dependent. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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