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Stanmore
49 km²
Every single home in Stanmore is a separate house, making it a rare area where detached living is the only option. This rural-feeling community in the Moreton Bay region is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with a typical resident aged 45. It is a place where people tend to live in larger households and value their privacy, with very few people living alone. The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no public transport options and a strong reliance on vehicles for daily life.
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The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. About 19.6% of people are aged 65 and over, a little above the state average.
Most residents were born in Australia, with 84.4% born here. This means the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below both the Queensland and national figures.
English is the dominant language, spoken by 92.5% of people. Only 2.2% use another language at home, which is far below the national average.
Nearly half the population (48.7%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the state and national averages.
The area has a lower rate of higher education than most, with only 12.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.
While typical weekly personal incomes are a little below the national figure, 23.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is higher than most areas.
About 29.1% of people live with a long-term health condition. A slightly higher number of people report mental health conditions compared to the rest of the country.
A higher proportion of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to most areas. However, the percentage of volunteers is slightly lower than the state average.
First Nations people in Stanmore are far younger than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 14. Their typical personal income is also far above the national figure.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per home. Only 14% of people live alone, which is far below the national average.
The area is entirely made up of separate houses, and 85.3% of these have three or more bedrooms. About 44.1% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.
Residents rely heavily on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. About 20.6% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state average.
The community is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state or national averages.
The unemployment rate is very low at 1.4%, well below the national figure. Common industries for local workers include agriculture, forestry, fishing and construction.
Stanmore is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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