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Rosehill

20 km²

A far older population than most similar areas defines Rosehill, where the typical resident is 51. This small Queensland community is largely made up of homeowners in detached houses, with very few children and almost no one renting. It is a stable, quiet place where residents are highly active in their community through volunteering and unpaid care. Life here is centered on the home and car, as the area is entirely dependent on vehicles for daily needs.

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Residents are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 51. Children under 15 make up only 10.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 93.3% born here. Only 3.7% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the sole language used at home by 94.8% of residents. This means no one in the area speaks another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Faith is common here, with 75.4% of people identifying as Christian. This means the 20.9% who have no religion is far below the national average of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 7.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly personal income is $602, which is well below the national average of $805. Weekly family income is also well below the national figure at $1,541.

Health outcomes are generally good, as the 23.9% of people with a long-term health condition is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Residents are exceptionally active in their community, with 34.8% volunteering and 17.4% providing unpaid care, both of which are well above national figures.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical age of 41, which is far older than the national figure of 24. Personal income for this group is among the lowest at $262 per week.

Homes tend to be larger and more stable, with 2.7 people per home and only 6% of people living alone, which is far below the national average of 25.6%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 100% of residents are homeowners. Large homes are the norm, with 96% of houses having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of residents using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 80% owning two or more cars.

The community is very stable, as only 15.7% of people have moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 69% of people working full-time, which is far above the national average of 58.9%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.

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