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Strathdickie
36 km²
Daily life in Strathdickie revolves around large family homes and a heavy reliance on cars. This is a prosperous community where the typical household income is well above the national figure, and nearly every home is a separate house. It is a place of established families and older adults, with a noticeable presence of children and a high proportion of homeowners. The area is deeply residential and quiet, sitting far from the nearest shops and services.
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The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national averages. About 19.3% of the population are children under 15, which is higher than most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas make up 12.4% of the community, a figure far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.
English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 2.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Nearly half of the community identifies as Christian, while 38.7% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national average.
Qualifications are lower than the state average, with 46.6% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
This is a high-earning area where 28.3% of households earn over $3,000 a week, which is much higher than most similar areas. The typical weekly household income of $2,139 is well above the Queensland average.
Residents are generally healthy, with long-term health conditions affecting 19.5% of people, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.
Family life is a focus here, as 29.8% of people provide unpaid childcare, a rate well above the national figure. Volunteering is also common, with 18.5% of residents contributing their time.
There are 29 First Nations people in the area, with a typical household income of $2,250, which is well above the national figure.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per dwelling, which is a little above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 63.4% of families.
The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 99.4% of homes being detached. Outright home ownership is far above the state average at 39.8%.
Car use is essential here, as 64.7% of workers drive to work and 80% of homes have two or more vehicles. There are no public transport stops in the area.
The community is relatively stable, with 33.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below the national figure at 3.2%.
A high number of residents are working or looking for work, at 68.1%. The most common industries for locals are construction and mining.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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