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Redhill Farms

7 km²

Seniors make up nearly 60% of the population in Redhill Farms, making it a far older community than the national average. With a typical resident aged 65, the area is sparsely populated and has no children under 15. The neighborhood is characterized by low incomes and a high prevalence of long-term health conditions. It serves as a quiet, residential pocket in the Bundaberg region where most people are retired.

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The typical resident is 65, which is far older than the Queensland and Australian average of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 59.4% of the 32 people living here, while there are no children under 15.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 53.1%. About 9.4% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language spoken at home by 90.6% of residents. No one in the community uses another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common religion, held by 56.3% of the population. Another 37.5% of residents report having no religion, a figure slightly below the national average.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with 55.6% of residents having a Year 9 education or below. No adults in the community hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are far below state and national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $724. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 56.3% of residents, which is far above the national average. Mental health conditions are also high at 21.9%.

Unpaid care is a notable feature of the community, with 20.7% of people providing such support. Additionally, 10.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.

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

Half of the households are couples without children, while one-parent families are far more common here than in most other areas at 36.4%.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is just $80, which is far below the national figure of $1,863. There are typically 2.1 people per home.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, meaning residents rely entirely on other means of travel.

The population is very stable, with no one moving into the area in the last five years.

Only 34.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.

Redhill Farms is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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