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Somerset
253 km²
Among the smallest areas at its level, Somerset (Qld) is a sparsely populated region with a very small number of residents. The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 44. It is a wealthy area where residents earn well above the national figure, but it is highly car-dependent with almost no local amenities within walking distance.
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The population is noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia, with a typical resident aged 44.
There are no schools within 3 km, which is the case for more than half of similar areas.
Income levels are very high here, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,750, which is far above the Queensland figure of $1,675.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, a figure lower than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home, which is a little above the state and national average of 2.5.
The density within homes is very high, with 2.00 people per bedroom, a figure far above the national average of 0.80.
There are no public transport routes or stops serving the area.
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools, and only 16.7% are near a park.
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