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Stonehenge
15,437 km²
Daily life in Stonehenge revolves around a small, working population where cars are essential and community ties are strong. This sparsely populated area has a typical resident aged 37, making it a little younger than the national figure. It is a place of stark contrasts, where typical personal incomes are well above the national average, yet the community is highly car-dependent with almost no public transport. Many residents are dedicated to their community, with a very high rate of volunteering compared to the rest of the state.
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The population of 58 people is slightly younger than the national average, with only 6.9% aged 65 and over, which is far below the figure for Queensland. People in de facto relationships are also much less common here than in most other areas.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 91.4% born here and no residents born overseas. This is far below the state and national figures, with the most common ancestries being English and Australian.
English is the only language used at home for 94.8% of residents. No one in the area uses another language at home, which is far below the national average.
Over half of the residents (51.7%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average, and only 38.1% of residents completed Year 12.
Typical personal weekly incomes are far above the Queensland figure at $1,268. While typical family incomes are also a little above the national average, typical household incomes are well below.
Residents are generally healthy, with a long-term health condition rate of 22.4%, which is well below the national figure. However, mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in most other areas.
Volunteering is very common, with 44.2% of people volunteering, far above the state average. Unpaid care for children is also much higher than in most areas.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Homes tend to be slightly larger than average, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas.
Typical weekly rent is far below the national figure at $130, but typical monthly home-loan payments are well above the national average at $2,340.
The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport routes or stops available. About 17.9% of people work from home.
The community has seen significant movement, with 43.9% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is well above the national average.
The workforce is very active, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a full-time employment rate far above the national average. Most people work in agriculture, construction, or mining.
The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, or health services.
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