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Sunny Nook

19 km²

A stark contrast to the rest of the state, Sunny Nook is a sparsely populated area of just 27 people. It is an older community where the typical resident is 55, far older than the national figure of 38. There are no children under 15 living here, and the area is almost entirely made up of older adults and seniors. This small settlement in South Burnett is characterized by its quiet nature and a population that is predominantly Australian-born.

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The area is far older than most others, with 29.6% of residents aged 65 and over, compared to 17.2% nationally. It is also unusual for having no children under 15.

The community is very homogeneous, with 0.0% of people born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim English, Scottish, or Australian ancestry.

English is the only language used at home here, meaning 0.0% of people use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is common, though 11.1% of people report no religion, a figure that is far below the national average of 38.9%.

Qualifications are generally lower than the national average, with 45.5% of residents completing Year 12 compared to 58.8% across Australia. Only 13.6% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical family income is $1,375 per week, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. However, 18.2% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most areas.

Residents are healthier than most, with only 18.5% having a long-term health condition compared to 27.7% nationally. No one reported needing help with daily activities.

Housework is a common activity, with 36.4% of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid work per week, which is far above the national figure of 20.7%.

The First Nations population is very small, with zero people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per home, which is a little below the national average of 2.5.

Housing costs are much lower than in other areas, with typical monthly home-loan payments of $900 and weekly rents of $250.

The area lacks public infrastructure, with zero public transport stops or routes available for residents.

The population is quite mobile, as 54.5% of residents moved house in the last five years, which is far above the national figure of 40.7%.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 63.6%, which is a little above the national average of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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