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Womblebank
4,367 km²
Working from home is a defining feature of Womblebank, where 65.2% of the workforce operates from their residence. This sparsely populated area is home to just 40 people, most of whom are adults between 45 and 64. The community is largely composed of families with children and has a strong connection to the land, with the vast majority of residents employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
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The typical resident is 40 years old, and the area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (7.5%) than the national figure of 3.2%. Notably, there are no residents aged 65 and over.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Those who identified an ancestry most commonly listed English, Australian, or Irish.
English is the only language used at home here, which is far below the national figure of 22.3% for people using another language.
Religious affiliation is common in this area, with 65% identifying as Christian. Only 10% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
The area has a lower level of formal qualifications than most, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 48.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is well below the Queensland figure of 57.1%.
Typical household income is $2,166 a week, which is well above the Queensland figure. This is higher than most similar areas, and 10.3% of people earn $2,000 or more each week.
Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 20% having a long-term health condition. However, the 10% of people with a mental health condition is a little above the national figure of 8.8%.
Volunteering is exceptionally high here, with 44.8% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%.
There are three First Nations people in the area. They are noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 18, and earn a typical personal income of $1,625, which is far above the national figure.
Every family in the area consists of couples with children. Homes tend to be larger than most, with an average of 2.9 people per household.
Mortgage costs are very high here, with a typical monthly home-loan payment of $3,250, which is far above the national figure.
The area is entirely dependent on private vehicles, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is consistent with the fact that 65.2% of people work from home.
The population is very stable, with only 15.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment rates are very high, with 87% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most residents are managers (69.6%) working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.
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