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Three Moon
93 km²
A stark contrast to the rest of the state, Three Moon is a small, car-dependent rural community with a very strong focus on family life. It is a place where people tend to stay long-term and own their homes outright. The population is noticeably older than the national average, yet there is a surprising number of children, which helps explain the high rate of unpaid childcare. This quiet area is defined by high home ownership and a workforce heavily involved in agriculture and management.
Household incomes here are high, yet Three Moon's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
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The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 45. However, children under 15 make up 23% of the population, which is well above the national average of 18.2%.
This is a community with very few overseas-born residents, at just 2.2%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.
English is the primary language for 81.5% of the population. Only 3.9% of people use another language at home, which is well below the Queensland average.
Nearly half of the residents identify as Christian. About 33.7% of the community report having no religion, which is well below the national figure.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 37.7% of residents completing Year 12. No residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far below the national average.
Household incomes are generally strong; 29.1% of homes earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure. The typical household income is $1,875 per week, slightly higher than the state average.
Residents are in good health, with only 19.7% having a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Volunteerism is very high here, with 34.6% of people volunteering, far above the national average. Many residents provide unpaid care and housework, consistent with the high number of children in the area.
There are 8 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 9 years.
Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Most households are couples with children, and one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.
The area consists entirely of separate houses, 60% of which are owned outright. This is far above the national average and results in very low typical rents of $126 per week.
Every home in the community has at least one motor vehicle, and 24.1% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure.
The population is very stable, with only 23.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.
The community has a very strong employment record with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, fishing or as managers.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or shops within a 15-minute walk. This is far below the state average for walkability.
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