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Selene

33 km²

Daily life in Selene is car-dependent and quiet, with a tiny population of just 27 people. The community is far older than the national figure, though it still has a fair number of children. Residents are largely Australian-born and work-ready, living in a sparsely populated area of North Burnett where typical incomes are well below state and national levels.

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The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the Queensland and Australian average of 38. While 18.5% of the population are children, there are no people in de facto relationships here.

Everyone in Selene was born in Australia, which is far below the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home, making this area's linguistic diversity far below that of Queensland and Australia.

Christianity is the main faith at 70.4%, while 33.3% of people report having no religion, a figure well below the national average.

No adults in the community hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%. There are no schools within 3 km.

Incomes are much lower than in most other areas; the typical household earns $1,312 a week, well below the national figure of $1,746.

While 29.6% of people have a long-term health condition, no one requires help with daily activities or reports a mental health condition.

Volunteer rates are among the highest at this level, with 36.4% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Selene.

Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Most families consist of couples with children.

Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $120, which is far below the national figure of $375.

There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, leaving residents entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The community is very stable, as only 23.1% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Every adult is either working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national average.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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