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Stockyard

17 km²

Few people have moved into Stockyard in recent years, making it a stable and settled community. It is a small, older area where the typical resident is 47, far older than the national figure. The neighborhood is largely Australian-born and very traditional, with a high number of people who volunteer or provide unpaid care. This quiet residential pocket in the Lockyer Valley is defined by its lack of urban services and a strong reliance on cars.

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The population is far older than the state and national averages, with only 9.2% of residents being children under 15. It is a small community of just 65 people, where most are older adults aged 45 to 64.

This is a very traditional area with few overseas-born residents, at only 4.6%, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 86.2% of the community. Only 4.6% use another language at home, which is far below the Australian average.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 66.2% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 21.5%, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels are somewhat lower than the state average, with 45.7% of residents completing Year 12. About 16% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Typical household weekly incomes are well above the national figure at $2,333. This is higher than most similar areas, though typical personal weekly incomes are about the same as the state average.

While no one here needs help with daily activities, 33.8% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. Arthritis and asthma are the most common issues.

Participation is exceptionally high, with 36% of people volunteering and 30% providing unpaid care. A high number of residents, 10.6%, have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations population is very small. For the few who are present, the typical age is 69, which is far older than the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. One-parent families make up 17.6% of households, which is well above the national average.

There is a slightly higher number of people per bedroom than usual. Typical monthly home-loan payments are about $1,674, which is similar to the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Residents face a long drive to the city, averaging 86 minutes.

The community is very stable, with only 23.7% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 65.4%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in construction, professional services, or agriculture.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.

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