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Wilson Valley
38 km²
Sparse and rural in nature, Wilson Valley is a small Queensland settlement with just 20 residents. It is a community of contrasts, where the typical age is far older than the national figure at 52, yet a quarter of the population are children. This mix of age groups and a significant number of overseas-born residents gives the area a distinctive character. The community is primarily car-dependent and lives in a landscape with no nearby walkable amenities.
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The population is quite small and far older than the national average, with a typical age of 52. However, children under 15 make up 25% of the residents, which is much higher than in most areas.
Overseas birth is much more common here than in similar areas, with 25% of people born abroad. South Africans make up 35% of the population, while 35% have English ancestry.
A quarter of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state figure. Despite this diversity, no one in the community speaks little or no English.
Christianity is the dominant faith, followed by 90% of residents. Notably, no one in the community identifies as having no religion, a figure far below the national average.
There are no schools located within 3 km of the community.
Typical family and household weekly incomes are higher than the state and national figures, though typical personal weekly income is far below both.
The community is in very good health, with no residents reporting a need for help with daily activities or living with a mental health condition.
First Nations residents in this area earn a typical household income of $3,250, which is far above the national and state figures.
Homes here are slightly larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per dwelling.
The area has a high density of people per bedroom, but typical monthly home-loan payments are far below the national average at $725.
The area is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with no public transport routes or stops available.
The community has seen significant movement recently, with 45% of residents having moved here in the last five years.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).
Wilson Valley 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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