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Pink Lily

31 km²

An older population defines Pink Lily, where the typical resident is 49, far older than the national figure. This small community is primarily made up of separate houses and has a significant number of seniors, with 24.4% aged 65 and over. While it is a quiet area with few children, it is marked by a strong presence of First Nations people and a workforce heavily concentrated in trades and construction. Most residents are Australian-born and live in a car-dependent environment.

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The area is far older than the state and national average, with 24.4% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 11.4%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.7% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and German.

English is the primary language for 92.2% of the community. Only 2.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 55.4% of residents identify as Christian, while 39.4% report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 31.7% of residents completing Year 12 and 4.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical household income is $1,812 a week, a little above the Queensland figure. While 12.7% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, this is higher than most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.9% of residents. However, only 2.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is well below the national average.

Unpaid care for others is more common than usual, with 17.3% of people providing such support. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the state.

First Nations people make up 6.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This group is noticeably younger than the broader community, with a typical age of 20.

About 30.4% of people live alone, which is well above the national average. Family homes usually house 2.5 people, consistent with the state and national figures.

Every home in the area is a separate house, a figure far above the national average. Home ownership is strong, with 40.6% of houses owned outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no homes without a motor vehicle. Public transport use is very low, and 6.3% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

The community is very stable, with only 26.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is high, with 66.1% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most residents work in construction, agriculture, or healthcare.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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