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Nanango
18,073 km²
Spanning over 18,000 square kilometres of the South Burnett region, Nanango is a sprawling rural community with a notably older population. The typical resident is 48, far older than the national figure of 38. This is a place where many people own their homes outright and life moves at a slower pace, with a population that has grown by nearly 10% since 2011. It is a predominantly Australian-born community with deep ties to the land and a strong presence of First Nations people.
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The area has a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 7.6%, which is well above the national figure and has risen since 2011. Seniors make up 25.9% of the community, a figure well above the Queensland average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 10.9% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, together accounting for about 80% of the population.
English is the primary language here, with only 3.9% of people using another language at home, among the lowest figures for similar areas. Very few people speak little or no English.
About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 37.6% of residents have no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen by 18 points since 2011.
Education levels are far below the state and national figures, with only 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 35.7% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Typical incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with the usual weekly household income sitting at $1,069, well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 9.4% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average.
Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 16.7% of people helping out. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the rest of the country.
People living alone make up 28.9% of households, which is well above the national figure. One-parent families are also more common here than in most similar areas.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 93.7% of dwellings. A very high 43.2% of these homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, as public transport use is very low at 0.7%. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and only 4.6% of households have no car.
The population is relatively stable, as fewer people have moved house in the last five years compared to the rest of the state. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.4% of the population.
The workforce is smaller than in most similar areas, with only 47.5% of adults working or looking for work. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are major employers, accounting for 13.2% of jobs.
The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.