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Windorah
8,808 km²
An exceptionally high proportion of residents volunteer in Windorah, with 34.7% contributing their time compared to just 14.1% across the state. This small community is notably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 47 and very few children. The town has a strong First Nations presence and a workforce heavily tied to the land, which helps explain why nearly half of the residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
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The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than the national figure of 38. It is a community with few children, as those under 15 make up only 6.7% of the population.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.6% born here and only 2.9% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the only language used at home by 95.2% of residents, and no one in the community speaks little or no English.
Religious affiliation is common here, with 65.4% of people identifying as Christian. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 8.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 48.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is well below the Queensland figure.
Typical incomes are much higher than most areas; the typical personal weekly income is $1,089, well above the national figure of $805.
The community is relatively healthy, with 23.1% of people having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Volunteering is very common at 34.7%, which is far above the state and national figures. However, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most other areas.
First Nations people make up 19.2% of the population, far above the national average. This group is typically older and earns significantly more than the national First Nations figures.
Many people live alone here, with 40.5% of households consisting of one person. One-parent families are also much more common than in most other areas.
Home ownership is high, with 45.9% of homes owned outright. Rent is exceptionally low, with a typical weekly cost of just $90, which is far below the national figure.
The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.
Movement is relatively common, with 37.3% of the population having moved in the last five years, though this is still well below the national average.
Employment rates are very high, with 79.7% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most of the workforce is employed as labourers or managers.
While the area is mostly car-dependent, many homes are within a 15-minute walk of the local school and groceries.
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