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Woolmer
4 km²
Daily life in Woolmer is heavily dependent on cars, as the small community of 38 people lives in a landscape with almost no walkable amenities. It is a place where a high proportion of residents are First Nations people, and the typical resident is slightly older than the national figure at 42. Many households here are couples with children, which is reflected in the high number of parents providing unpaid childcare. Overall, it is a quiet, working area with a strong employment rate and a high typical personal income.
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The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 42. First Nations people make up 10.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.
About 23.7% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas and roughly in line with the Queensland average.
English is the only language used at home in Woolmer, which is far below the national and state figures for language diversity.
About 71.1% of the population identifies as Christian, while the 36.8% who have no religion is a little below the national figure.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical personal weekly income is $1,031, which is well above the national figure of $805. Similarly, typical family income is $2,250, a little above the state average.
While no one reports needing help with daily activities, mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 13.2% of residents.
Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 50% of people caring for children and 29.4% doing significant housework, both figures well above the national average.
The First Nations population is quite young, with a typical age of 14, and typical personal incomes are much lower than most areas at $350 per week.
Most homes are family units, with 60% being couples with children. This helps explain why the typical home holds 2.6 people, which is higher than most areas.
Homeowners face high costs, as the typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,383, which is well above the national figure of $1,863.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and a long 95-minute drive time to the city.
The community has seen significant movement, with 41% of residents moving into the area in the last five years.
Employment is very strong here, with 88.2% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Woolmer is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.4, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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