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Seisia

2 km²

Tucked away in the Northern Peninsula Area of Queensland, Seisia is a small community where a strong First Nations presence defines the local character. It is a remarkably young place, with a typical resident aged just 30 and many children under 15. This youthful energy is mirrored in the home life, where large households and a high proportion of young families are common. The community is deeply connected to its heritage, with a vast majority of residents speaking a First Nations language.

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First Nations people make up 66.2% of the population, far above the national figure. The community is very young, with 25.3% of residents under 15, and de facto relationships are much more common here than in the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (6.5%) compared to the national average of 27.7%.

Language diversity is very high, with 63.1% of people using another language at home, which is far above the national average of 22.3%.

The community is predominantly Christian, with 68.6% identifying with the faith. This means far fewer people report having no religion compared to the state and national figures.

Educational qualifications are much lower than the national average, with only 2.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 44.4% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly household earning $1,125. Only 12.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, well below the national figure of 22.6%.

Residents report fewer long-term health issues than most areas, with only 15.4% having a long-term condition and 2% reporting a mental health condition.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 33.2% of people doing so. Volunteers are also more common here than in the rest of the state, and 5.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents are a central part of the community, with 86.6% speaking a First Nations language. Year 12 completion among First Nations people is 55.6%, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are typically larger than average, with 2.7 people per household. One-parent families are very common at 31%, while 32.2% of people live alone.

Rental properties dominate the market at 75.9%, far above the national figure. Rent is among the lowest in the country, with a typical weekly payment of just $120.

Car use is common, yet 16.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the state average. Public transport use is slightly higher than the national average, despite a lack of formal stops.

The community is relatively stable, with 27.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is higher here (65%) than the national average, though the unemployment rate is also much higher at 9.1%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

While 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and most are near groceries, the area is mostly car-dependent due to a total lack of nearby schools, health services, and public transport.

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