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Rosella

8 km²

A small population of just 78 people defines Rosella, where townhouses are the dominant style of home. This is a relatively older community with a typical resident aged 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure. It is a place of contrasts, where high typical incomes are paired with low formal qualification rates. The area is largely car-dependent and quiet, with very few children and a strong presence of established couples.

Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.

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The community is older than average, with a typical age of 44 and only 11.5% of people being children under 15, which is well below the national figure. It is also a place where few people live in de facto relationships.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 88.5% born here. This means the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below both the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 88.5% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is well below the Queensland figure.

Faith is common here, with 71.8% of people identifying as Christian. Consequently, the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national average.

Formal qualifications are uncommon, as only 4.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher and 27.3% completed Year 12, both figures being far below the national average.

Earnings in Rosella are strong, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,047, which is well above the national figure. Typical household and family incomes are also a little above the state and national averages.

Residents are generally healthy, as the proportion of people with a long-term health condition is far below the national figure. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most areas.

Volunteering is common, with 17.9% of people helping out, which is well above the state and national figures. This is alongside a higher than average rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework.

The First Nations population is very small. For those present, the typical age of 60 is far older than the national figure, and personal income is far above the national average.

Couples with children make up 67.9% of families, though one-parent families are a little more common here than in most areas. About 26.7% of people live alone.

Townhouses make up 90% of homes, which is far below the state average for separate houses. While typical rents are far below the national figure, 36.7% of homes are owned outright.

Cars are essential as 0% of people work from home and nobody commutes by public transport. Most homes have two vehicles, though the area has more public transport stops per person than most similar areas.

The community is very stable, with only 17.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job security is high with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a full-time employment rate that is well above the national average. The workforce is split mainly between agriculture, mining, and clerical roles.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no parks or schools within a 15-minute walk for any residents.

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