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Windera

143 km²

A population of just 105 people makes Windera a sparsely populated rural area in the South Burnett region. The community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 52 and nearly a quarter of the population being seniors. Most people live in detached houses they own outright, and the local economy is heavily tied to the land, with nearly half the workforce employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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The area is far older than most other regions; the typical resident is 52, and 24.8% are seniors. Children under 15 make up only 13.3%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.6%, far below the 27.7% national average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the national and state figures.

Religious affiliation is more common here than elsewhere, with only 30.5% of people reporting no religion, well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 38.6% having completed Year 12 and 10.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below national averages.

Weekly incomes are much lower than the national typicals, with typical personal income at $506 and typical household income at $1,187.

Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 28.6%, about the same as the state and nation. However, no residents reported needing help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are far above the national figure at 30.4%. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework, though far fewer care for children compared to most areas.

First Nations residents have a typical age of 21, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 24. While their personal income is among the lowest at $225, their household income is well above the national average.

Families with children are common, making up 58.4% of households. On average, there are 2.7 people per home, which is slightly higher than the national figure of 2.5.

Every home in Windera is a separate house, and 66.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. No one in the community rents their home.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport to get to work. A high proportion of residents (32.7%) work from home.

About 36% of the population moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing employ nearly half the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and full-time employment is a little above the national figure at 61.8%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.

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