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Wonbah
70 km²
Remote and rural in its setting, Wonbah is a sparsely populated area with just 78 residents. It is a community of older adults, with a typical resident aged 57 and no children under 15 living here. This makes it far older than the national average, with a high proportion of seniors and a prevalence of long-term health conditions. The area is entirely made up of separate houses and is heavily dependent on cars for all daily needs.
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The population is far older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 57 and 33.3% of residents aged 65 or over. In contrast, there are no children under 15 living here.
People born overseas make up 28.2% of the population, which is well above the Queensland figure. The most common ancestries are English at 41% and Australian at 34.6%.
English is the only language used at home for 93.6% of residents, and the proportion of people using another language is far below the national average.
More than half of the community, 52.6%, report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 5.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 29.6% having completed Year 12.
Typical incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household income of $900, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health needs are high, with 57.7% of people living with a long-term health condition and 15.4% needing help with daily activities, both far above state averages.
Unpaid care is common, with 20.8% of people providing this support. Additionally, 35.1% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is far above the national average.
The First Nations population is very small, though those who are present are far older and have a much higher typical personal income than the national average.
Homes are typically small, with only 1.9 people per household, and 29.7% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.
Every home here is a separate house, and 51.4% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Rent is also much lower than usual at a typical $180 per week.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available and 0% of the workforce commuting by public transport.
The community has seen some movement, with 40% of people moving in the last five years, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Working age residents are less active than in other areas, with only 36.4% working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 14.3%, which is well above the national average.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, shops, or schools within a 15-minute walk and a walkability score of 0.0.
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