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Leighton
101 km²
A strong full-time employment rate of 75% defines the small community of Leighton. It is a family-oriented area where many households include children, though the typical resident is far older than the national figure at 48. This sparsely populated region is largely car-dependent and resides far from the city, with a population of just 46 people. The character of the area is shaped by a mix of young children and seniors, with a high proportion of residents providing unpaid care and volunteering.
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The community is noticeably older than the state average, with 23.9% of people aged 65 and over. However, children under 15 make up 26.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.7% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the only language used at home here, with no residents speaking another language or reporting little to no English, far below the state and national figures.
Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 43.5% of residents have no religion, which is well above the Australian average.
Year 12 completion is well above the national figure at 68.8%. Qualifications are often in education, engineering, or agriculture.
Typical personal weekly income is $825, slightly above the national figure, though typical household income is well below the national average at $1,312.
Long-term health conditions are well above the national average at 34.8%, though no residents reported needing help with daily activities.
Participation is very high, with 36.4% of people volunteering and 42.4% doing significant unpaid housework, far above the national figures.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are slightly larger than average with 2.6 people per dwelling, and 82.1% of families are couples with children.
Rent is far below the national average at $180 per week, and typical monthly home-loan payments are also well below the national figure.
The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops or routes, and it takes 104 minutes to drive to the city.
Residents are relatively stable, with only 26.8% moving in the last five years, far below the national average.
Full-time employment is far above the national figure, with many people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.
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