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Redgate

36 km²

Daily life in Redgate revolves around a small, car-dependent population of 94 people where nearly everyone lives in a detached house. This rural community is notably young, with a high proportion of children under 15 and a significant number of families. While incomes are much lower than the national figure, there is a strong culture of volunteering. It is a quiet area where most residents are born in Australia and work in local agriculture or retail.

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Children under 15 make up 27.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the Queensland average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, German, and English.

English is the primary language here, and the 4.3% who use another language at home is well below the Queensland average. No one in the community reported speaking little or no English.

Religious affiliation is higher than in most similar areas, with only 25.5% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 25% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 5.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Earnings are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $1,249, which is far below the national figure of $2,120. No one earns $2,000 or more per week.

The community has a high need for support, as 10.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure of 5.8%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 24.6% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are larger than usual with 2.7 people per home. While many live in couples with children, 33.3% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Every home is a separate house, and 50% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Rent is very low at a typical $160 a week, but mortgage payments are well above the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops. About 20.6% of people work from home, which is well above the Queensland average.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 79.4%, far above the national figure of 58.9%, and there is no unemployment. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area has a walkability score of zero, as there are no parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for almost all residents.

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