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Warwick
29 km²
A large population centre for its level, Warwick is an older community with a strong First Nations presence. The typical resident is 45, and over a quarter of the population are seniors, making it noticeably older than the Queensland and national averages. Many residents face financial challenges, with typical incomes and household earnings sitting well below the state and national figures. This combination of an ageing population and lower incomes is reflected in a higher need for health and daily living support.
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The area is noticeably older than most of Australia, with a typical age of 45 and a high proportion of seniors at 26.3%. It also has a significant First Nations population of 8.0%, which is well above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with English and Australian ancestry make up the vast majority of the community. Only 8.9% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national average.
English is the dominant language, with 89.6% of people using it only. Very few people speak little or no English, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.
The community is more religious than most of the country, with 56.8% identifying as Christian. The share of people reporting no religion is well below the national and state figures.
Educational attainment is far below the national average, with only 10.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 39.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the Queensland figure.
Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,035. Only 6.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average.
Health challenges are common here, with 37.0% of people living with a long-term condition and 9.3% needing help with daily activities. Both figures are well above the national average.
Volunteer rates are slightly above the national average at 16.7%. There is also a higher presence of former Defence Force members, at 4.3%, compared to the national figure.
The First Nations community is relatively large, numbering 983 people. This group is noticeably younger than the wider population, with a typical age of 20, and faces a higher unemployment rate of 16.3%.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 21.8%. There is also a high number of people living alone, with 34.7% of households consisting of just one person.
Detached houses are very common, making up 84.7% of homes. While 35.4% of homes are owned outright, rentals are also common at 35.2%, with typical weekly rents well below the national figure.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 68.7% of people drive to work and public transport use is almost non-existent at 0.1%. Very few people work from home, at just 5.0%.
The community has seen significant movement, with 41.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.8% of the population.
Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, at 51.7%. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, which is a little above the national average.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.9. While most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, there is no public transport within a 10-minute walk.