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Ramsay

66 km²

High family incomes set Ramsay apart, with the typical household earning $2,480 a week, well above the national figure. This is a well-off community of 369 people in the Toowoomba region where homes are typically large and expensive. It is a family-oriented area with a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most parts of the state. The population is largely Australian-born, creating a stable, professional environment with very few renters.

Ramsay's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.

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Families with children are common here, as 25.5% of the population are under 15, which is well above the national average. While the typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and nation, there is a strong presence of both children and seniors.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 90.2% born here. This means the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below both the Queensland and national figures.

English is the only language used at home by 94.3% of residents. Consequently, the proportion of people using another language or speaking little English is far below the national average.

Religious affiliation is common in Ramsay, with 64.5% of people identifying as Christians. The proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure.

The area is highly qualified, with 60.5% of residents completing Year 12 and 23.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is a little above the state average.

Typical incomes are very high, with the typical household earning $2,480 a week, well above the national figure. Nearly 32% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues compared to the state and national averages.

Community involvement is high, as 20.4% of people volunteer and nearly 30% spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework. Unpaid childcare is also much more common here than in most other areas.

First Nations people in Ramsay are noticeably younger than those in the state, with a typical age of 19, and they earn far more than the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be large, with a typical size of 3.0 people, which is a little above the national average. Very few people live alone, at just 3.4%.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, and nearly 90% of these have three or more bedrooms. Most are owned with a mortgage, and typical monthly payments are well above the state average.

Car use is essential, as 0% of homes have no motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops. Most people drive to work, though 14.7% work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 27.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the state and national figures.

Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 69.2% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national average.

Ramsay is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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