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Wattle Ridge
159 km²
Very low typical incomes define Wattle Ridge, where the usual weekly household earns just $724. This is a sparsely populated area of only 21 people, consisting mostly of older adults. It is a distinct community with a high proportion of people born overseas and those using languages other than English. The area is largely non-residential in feel, with a population that is far older than the national figure and no children under 15 living here.
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The typical resident is 54, which is far older than the state and national figures. There are no children under 15 living here, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the national average.
A high number of residents were born overseas, at 28.6%, which is well above the Queensland figure. Dutch, Australian, and English are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is high, with 23.8% of people using a language other than English at home, a figure far above that of Queensland.
About 42.9% of the community identifies as Christian, while 33.3% report no religion, which is well below the state and national averages.
Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 33.3% completing Year 12.
Weekly incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the typical personal income being just $359, far below the national figure of $805.
Health challenges are common here, as 52.4% of people have a long-term health condition and 23.8% need help with daily activities, both of which are far above the national average.
While few people care for children, 19.0% of the community provide unpaid care, which is well above the national figure.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are smaller than usual, with only 1.8 people per home, which is well below the state and national averages.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are very low at $656, far below the national figure, though there are more people per bedroom than in most areas.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely reliant on private vehicles.
The community has seen significant movement, with 45.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average.
Only 23.8% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure that is far below the state and national averages.
Wattle Ridge is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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