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Silverleigh

47 km²

Daily life in Silverleigh revolves around a car-dependent lifestyle in a sparsely populated area where 100% of the homes are separate houses. It is a community of just 80 people with a striking age split, featuring both a high number of children and a large senior population. Most residents are born in Australia and work in agriculture or management, with a strong focus on family life and home-based work.

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The population is quite diverse in age, with children under 15 making up 30% and seniors accounting for 27.5%, both of which are far above the national figures. Residents are generally older than the state average, and there is a notably high proportion of people in de facto relationships.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 7.5% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian, English, or German ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, meaning there are no residents who speak a different language or have limited English skills, which is far below the state and national averages.

Religious affiliation is high, with 70% of people identifying as Christian. Only 27.5% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor's degree and only 34.5% completing Year 12. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, often in fields like engineering or agriculture.

Typical personal and family incomes are well below the national figures, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week. The typical household income of $1,593 is about the same as the Queensland average.

Residents enjoy better health than most areas; long-term health conditions and mental health conditions are reported far less often than the state and national averages. No one in the community requires help with daily activities.

A high number of people perform unpaid housework and care for children, far exceeding national levels. However, volunteer rates are a little below the state average.

The area has no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents, which is well below the state and national averages.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per household and very few people living alone. Most families consist of couples with children.

Everyone lives in a separate house, and 37.5% of these are owned outright. Monthly home loan payments are far below the state and national figures, and no one in the area rents.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport available. This is consistent with the high number of people who work from home, at 36.6%.

The community is very stable, with only 24% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

There is a very strong connection to the land, with over half the workforce employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Working or looking for work is far more common here than in most other areas, and unemployment is at 0.0%.

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

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