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Stoneleigh

30 km²

A small population of 124 people defines Stoneleigh, a rural Queensland community where the typical resident is 42. This area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with a strong focus on family life as many homes contain children. It is a prosperous pocket with typical household incomes a little above the national figure, though it remains very car-dependent. The community is characterised by its high rates of full-time employment and a strong connection to the land and local industry.

Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.

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The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, though it has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar areas. Only 10.5% of residents are seniors, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

Born in Australia for the most part, 91.1% of residents were born here. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure, with English, Australian, and Scottish being the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

Religious affiliation is very high here, with 69.4% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of residents with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are generally lower than in other areas, with the percentage of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher far below the national figure. Many residents have completed a Certificate III or IV.

Typical household income is $2,027 per week, which is a little above the national figure. Incomes are generally strong, with 19.6% of households earning $3,000 or more each week.

Residents report far fewer long-term health and mental health conditions than the state average. About 73.4% of people have no long-term health conditions at all.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 35.7% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, a figure far above the national average. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Family life is central to the community, as 67% of households are couples with children. Homes are slightly larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per home.

Every single home in Stoneleigh is a separate house. Renting is very rare here, with only 6.5% of households renting, while many more own their homes outright than in other areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 100% of homes own at least one motor vehicle. Many households have three or more cars.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job prospects are very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate. Full-time employment is well above the national average, with many people working in manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare.

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

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