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Sarina Range
171 km²
A small number of people live in Sarina Range, but it is larger than about 60% of similar areas. This is a community of families and older adults where the typical resident is 44, noticeably older than the national figure. It is a place where a high proportion of people live in large households and separate houses, reflecting a quiet, residential character. The area is mostly Australian-born and tends to be more traditionally religious than the rest of the state.
Household incomes here are high, yet Sarina Range's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
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Families with children are common here, with children under 15 making up 21.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure. A high number of residents are also in de facto relationships compared to most areas.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, and only 3.6% of people were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.
English is the primary language here, with only 1.1% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average.
Religious affiliation is more common than in most areas, and the number of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Incomes are generally strong, with the typical household earning $1,958 a week, which is a little above the state average. A much higher share of people earn $2,000 or more weekly compared to most areas.
Mental health conditions are less common here than in most areas, and the rate is well below the national figure of 8.8%.
A high proportion of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is well above the national figure.
There are 10 First Nations people in the area, whose typical personal income is $900, which is far above the national figure for First Nations people.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home, and very few residents live alone compared to most areas.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and rental properties are far less common here than across the state.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and no public transport stops available.
The population is very stable, with only 23.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure.
Mining, agriculture, and transport are the main industries, and a higher share of the population is working or looking for work than in most areas.
The area is not walkable due to the steep terrain and a complete lack of nearby amenities, meaning residents must rely on cars for all services.
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