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Seventeen Mile

54 km²

An older population of just 22 people defines the sparse landscape of Seventeen Mile. The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This tiny community is almost entirely born in Australia, with no one born overseas and very few people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. It is a quiet, car-dependent area where homes are small and typical family incomes are well below the state and national averages.

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The typical resident here is 47, making the area far older than both Queensland and Australia. While children under 15 make up about 18.2% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure, there are no residents aged 15 to 24 or 45 to 64.

This is a community with very little overseas influence, as no one was born outside Australia. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3% for people using another language.

Religious affiliation is uncommon here, with the 18.2% who report no religion being among the lowest in similar areas and far below the national figure of 38.9%.

There are no schools within 3km of this area.

Typical weekly family income is $1,375, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. However, typical personal income is $949, which is a little above the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are far less common than the national average, though mental health conditions are well above the national figure of 8.8%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here.

Homes here are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per home, which is a little below the national figure of 2.5.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,084, which is far below the national figure of $1,863.

Residents are heavily reliant on cars, with a 97-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops or routes available.

The most common industries people work in is Education & training at 100%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (0%).

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.

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