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Packers Camp
13 km²
A small community of just 136 people, Packers Camp is a high-income area with a surprisingly young family profile. While the typical resident is 45, children under 15 make up nearly 31% of the population, which is far above the national figure. This creates a distinct atmosphere where wealthy households and professional workers live in large, detached homes. It is a quiet, car-dependent pocket of the Cairns region where family life and high earnings are the most striking features.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
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Children under 15 make up 30.9% of the population, a figure far above the national average. While the typical age is 45, the area has far fewer seniors than most other similar places.
English and Australian ancestries are most common, though 15.4% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below the national and state levels.
Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while the 34.6% who report no religion is well below the national figure.
The area is well-qualified, with 20.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This professional leaning is reflected in a high number of degrees in engineering and health.
Incomes are very high here, with the typical household earning $2,399 a week, well above the state figure. Notably, 40% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Residents are in good health, with only 2.2% needing help with daily activities and a long-term health condition rate well below the national average.
The community is very active in unpaid work, with 42.7% of people caring for children and 20.4% volunteering, both of which are well above national figures.
First Nations people make up 5.9% of the population, and this group is far younger and earns significantly more than the state and national figures.
Families are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home and 68.5% of households consisting of couples with children.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, 50% of which are owned outright. This is far above the national rate, though homes tend to have fewer bedrooms than in other areas.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0.0% of people using public transport to commute. However, 22.8% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state average.
The community is very stable, with only 24.4% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure.
About 56.3% of adults are working or looking for work, with many employed as professionals or managers in health and retail.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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