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Paterson
29 km²
Low typical incomes and a high unemployment rate mark the small community of Paterson. It is a family-oriented area where children make up nearly 30% of the population, far above the national figure. Most residents live in detached houses, often with several people per home, which helps explain why the area has a high proportion of single-parent families. The community is largely car-dependent and lacks local amenities within walking distance.
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This is a family-heavy area where children under 15 make up 29.3% of the population, far above the national figure. While the typical resident is 41, the proportion of seniors is much lower than in most other areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage are far less common here than in the rest of the state. English and Australian ancestries are the most frequent.
English is the dominant language, with only 1.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure.
About 41.4% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland average. Over half of the population identifies as Christian.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 3.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents finished school at Year 10, and far fewer completed Year 12 compared to the national average.
Weekly incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical personal income of $459. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in other areas, and 8.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure.
Unpaid work is very common, with a very high proportion of people doing 15 or more hours of housework a week. The area also has a high number of former Defence Force members.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. Single-parent families are very common, well above the national figure.
Almost all homes are separate houses, and 44.2% are owned outright. Renting is non-existent here, and typical mortgage payments are well below the state average.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. Most households have two or more vehicles, and very few people work from home.
About 35.9% of the population moved house in the last five years, which is well below the state and national figures.
The unemployment rate is very high at 22.2%, far above the national figure. Many of the local workforce are labourers or technicians and tradespeople.
The area has a walkability score of zero, as there are no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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