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Pickanjinnie
162 km²
A sparsely populated rural landscape defines Pickanjinnie, where just 30 people live across 162 square kilometres. It is a community of families, with a striking 40% of residents being children under 15, which is far above the national figure. While few people have moved here recently, those who do live in large households with typical weekly incomes well above the Queensland average.
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The population is notably young, with children under 15 making up 40% of the community, far above the national figure of 18.2%. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over are few, at just 10%.
Most residents were born in Australia (80%), and those with overseas ancestry are predominantly Scottish, English, or Irish.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure for language diversity.
Christianity is the main faith here, with 70% of residents identifying as such, while 33.3% report no religion.
Educational attainment is among the lowest for similar areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 25% completing Year 12.
Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical household earning $2,333 a week, well above the Queensland figure of $1,675.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.7% of people, though no one reports needing help with daily activities.
This is a highly active community in terms of unpaid work, with 42.9% of people volunteering and 28.6% providing unpaid care, both far above the national average.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.4 people per dwelling, and 64% of households consist of couples with children.
Home-loan payments are exceptionally high, with a typical monthly payment of $4,333, far above the national figure of $1,863.
The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.
The population is very stable, with only 21.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the Queensland rate of 44.8%.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work here compared to most areas, at 52.4%.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools, or health services within walking distance.
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