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Winwill

6 km²

A far older population than the state average marks the small community of Winwill. The typical resident is 51, with seniors making up over a quarter of the people here. Most of the 144 residents live in detached houses and own them outright, which helps explain why household incomes are generally lower than the national figure. It is a quiet, stable area where few people have moved in recently.

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This is a mature community where the typical resident is 51, making it far older than both Queensland and Australia. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 27.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 9.0% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, both at 42.4%.

English is the only language used at home by 95.1% of residents. No one in the community uses another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is common here, with 75.7% of people identifying with the faith. Only 22.9% of residents report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,224, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.0% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure far below the state average.

Health needs are high here, with 36.8% of people having a long-term condition, well above the national figure. This is consistent with the older population, as 11.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 27.4% of people helping out, far above the national figure. Additionally, 31.5% of residents do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

There are 6 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $725, which is well above the national figure for First Nations people.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 48.2% having children and 40.0% without. About a quarter of residents live alone.

Every home in Winwill is a separate house, and 49.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 86.0% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 20.4% have four or more.

The community is very stable, with only 22.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is high at 65.2%, which is well above the national average. Many of the workforce are employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk. The area is considered completely car-dependent.

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