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Keppel
3,181 km²
An older and more established population defines Keppel, where the typical resident is 41. This community is notably more likely to own their home outright and live in a large detached house than people in most similar areas. With a population of 53,492 that has grown by 8.4% since 2011, it is a place where many residents have deep roots, though a significant number of people have moved here in the last five years.
Families are well catered for: 20 schools serve Keppel.
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The area has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than the state average at 5.9%. It is also an ageing community, with those aged 65 and over making up 18.7% of the population, a figure that has risen 6.5 points since 2011.
Keppel is much less diverse than the national average, with only 11.8% of people born overseas. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry, and the proportion of overseas-born residents has barely changed over the last decade.
English is the dominant language, with 87.0% of people using only English at home. This is far below the national figure for language diversity, though the number of people using another language at home did rise 3.0 points since 2011.
More than half of the community identify with Christianity, and 37.3% report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is lower than in most similar areas, though it has risen 16 points since 2011.
Educational attainment is lower than the state and national averages, with only 16.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in 2011, rising 11 points to 48.6%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,667, which is about the same as the Queensland average. While typical incomes are mid-range, 12.2% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is higher than most similar areas.
A higher number of residents live with long-term health conditions, with 29.8% reporting one, which is slightly above the national figure. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 10.0% of the population.
Local residents are more likely to provide unpaid care, do housework, or look after children than people in most other areas. This includes 12.6% of people providing unpaid care, a figure that rose 1.2 points since 2011.
Household sizes are typical for the country, with an average of 2.5 people per home. About 53.8% of households are couples with children, while 23.3% of people live alone.
The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 87.9% of all dwellings. Many are large, with 83.0% having three or more bedrooms, and 34.3% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national figure.
Car dependency is very high, as 68.4% of people drive to work and 0.0% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Very few people use public transport for commuting, at just 1.3%.
Movement into the area is common, with 41.2% of residents having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.5% of the population.
Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 61.1%, and the unemployment rate of 4.3% is lower than in most similar areas. The most common industries for workers are health care and education.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.5. Very few residents can walk to essential services, with only 31.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries.