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Upper Warrego

4,963 km²

Spanning nearly 5,000 square kilometres of rural Queensland, Upper Warrego is a sparsely populated farming area. This community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 48 and no children under 15. It is a place where agriculture dominates the landscape and the economy, creating a workforce that is almost entirely employed in farming and forestry.

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The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the national figure of 38. There are no children under 15 living here, and the population of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is well below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with an overseas birthplace make up just 7.9%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Irish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents using another language. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the main religion, accounting for 65.8% of the population. Those reporting no religion make up 10.5%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a lower level of formal qualifications than most, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Half of the residents reached Year 10, and 40% completed Year 12, both of which are far below state and national figures.

Family incomes are well above the national figure, with a typical weekly amount of $2,750. However, typical household income is well below the national figure at $1,125 per week.

Residents are in good health, with a long-term health condition rate of 7.9%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. No residents report needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Local residents are highly active, with 25.8% volunteering, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in other areas.

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

Families here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. About 70% of households are couples with children, while there are no one-parent families.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are far below the national figure, sitting at just $540. There are slightly fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

The area is heavily reliant on private transport, though 68.2% of people work from home, which is far above the national average. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, with only 16.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is overwhelmingly employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is far above the national average at 81.8%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk of any home.

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