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Callide
73,976 km²
Life in Callide revolves around the car and the land, with a population that has grown 15% since 2011 to over 51,000 people. It is a spacious community where detached houses dominate the landscape and the typical resident is 40 years old. The area is marked by a strong connection to the land, seen in its higher-than-usual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population and a workforce heavily tied to agriculture and mining. It is a place of stability, where many homeowners own their property outright and few people move in or out.
58 schools within reach make Callide convenient for families.
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The community is a little older than the national figure, though the typical age has dropped by four years since 2011. Children under 15 make up 20.2% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
People born overseas make up only 8.9% of the population, a figure far below the national average. Most residents identify as Australian or English, and the proportion of overseas-born residents has fallen since 2011.
English is the primary language for 84.8% of the community, and very few people speak little or no English. The percentage of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.
More than half the population identifies as Christian, while 33.5% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well below the national figure, though it has risen by 12 points since 2011.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 38.5% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure, and only 9.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical household incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly earnings of $1,357. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen significantly since 2011.
About 28.8% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is about the same as across Queensland. The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is slightly higher than the national figure.
Volunteering is very common here, with 20.3% of people helping out, which is well above the national average. This strong community spirit is also seen in the high number of people doing unpaid housework.
Living arrangements are diverse, with 27.3% of people living alone, a figure higher than most areas. Families with children make up 53.8% of households, and there are typically 2.5 people per home.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 91.8% of all homes. Many residents own their homes outright, and typical weekly rents at $235 are among the lowest for this level.
The area is heavily car-dependent, as there are no public transport routes or stops available. Only 1.4% of people commute by public transport, and 59.4% of workers drive to their jobs.
The community is relatively stable, with 34.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas have risen to 22.0% since 2011.
Full-time employment is much higher than the national average at 64.4%. The workforce is concentrated in agriculture, forestry and fishing, as well as mining and construction.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 30.3% of homes have easy walking access to basic amenities like groceries or health services.