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Rossvale

27 km²

Every single home in Rossvale is a separate house, making it far more detached than most Australian areas. This small community of 85 people is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 45. It is a quiet, residential pocket where many people live in de facto relationships and a high proportion of residents are volunteers. The area is very car-dependent, lacking local shops, schools, or public transport within walking distance.

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The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the Queensland and Australian figures of 38. There are far fewer children and seniors here than in most similar areas, and the proportion of people in de facto relationships is much higher than the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the rest of the state. Those with overseas heritage primarily identify as English, German, or Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith here, while the proportion of people with no religion is among the lowest for its level and far below the national figure.

The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average. Many residents finished Year 12, though this is also far below the Queensland figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,542, which is about the same as the state figure. However, typical personal income is well below the national figure, and no households earn $3,000 or more per week.

A much higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Long-term health conditions are a little above the national average, with asthma and mental health being the most common.

Volunteerism is well above the national average here. This is alongside a much higher rate of people providing unpaid care than in most other areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

People living alone are far more common here than in the rest of Australia. Family sizes are about the same as the national figure, though one-parent families are less common.

Every home is a separate house, and most are larger, with 79.2% having three or more bedrooms. While renting is less common than in the state, typical weekly rents are well below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. The drive time to the city is much higher than most areas, and 75.6% of workers commute by car.

The population is very stable, with the proportion of people who moved in the last five years being among the lowest for its level and far below the national figure.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure. Many residents work as technicians, tradespeople, or managers, with a notable presence in agriculture and manufacturing.

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

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