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Rewan
2,069 km²
Spanning over 2,000 square kilometres of rural land, Rewan is a sparsely populated area with just 49 residents. It is a young community where the typical resident is 34, noticeably younger than the state and national averages. The area is defined by a high-earning workforce and a strong connection to the land, with many residents working in agriculture. This is a highly mobile population, with over half of the residents moving here in the last five years.
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The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with very few children under 15 and seniors over 65. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.
English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common. About 14.3% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure.
A higher proportion of residents use another language at home compared to most similar areas, though this remains well below the national average. English is the primary language for the vast majority.
Most residents identify as Christian, while the proportion of people with no religion is far below both the Queensland and Australian figures.
A good number of residents have completed Year 12, and those with qualifications often specialise in agriculture and environment or engineering.
Typical incomes are very high, with the typical personal weekly income of $1,263 far above the state and national figures. About 15.6% of people earn over $2,000 a week.
The community is in excellent health, with a very low rate of long-term health conditions compared to the state and nation. No residents reported needing help with daily activities.
Unpaid housework and childcare are much more common here than in most areas, though volunteer rates are a little below the national average.
First Nations people make up a very small part of the population, and their typical personal income is lower than the national figure.
Homes are slightly more crowded than the national average, with 2.7 people per dwelling. Couples without children are the most common family type.
The number of people per bedroom is a little above the state and national figures.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport available. However, working from home is common, accounting for 21.2% of commutes.
This is a highly transient area, with 58.5% of people having moved here in the last five years, a rate far above the national average.
The area has a very strong employment rate, with 87.9% of people working full-time. Almost half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for most residents.
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