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Thuringowa
237 km²
A much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live in Thuringowa than in the rest of Queensland. This is a young community where the typical resident is 36 and children under 15 make up 21.1% of the population. It is a place of large family homes and a strong military connection, with nearly 10% of residents having served in the Defence Force. The area has grown by 7.7% since 2011, reaching a population of 52,007.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
12 schools within reach make Thuringowa convenient for families.
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The community is notably young, with children under 15 making up 21.1% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 11.7% of the population, a figure well above the national average of 3.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia (81.7%), and the percentage of people born overseas is far below the national figure. Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the dominant language, used by 86% of the community. The proportion of people who use another language at home is well below the Queensland average, and very few people speak little or no English.
About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 39.8% report no religion. This latter group has grown significantly, rising 17 percentage points since 2011.
Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 12.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,613, which is about the same as the Queensland average. However, the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week is well below the national average.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 31.7% of people have a long-term health condition. This includes 11.5% with a mental health condition, which is much higher than most other areas.
Defence Force veterans are very well represented here, with 9.5% of the population having served. This is well above the national figure of 2.8%.
Families are often larger, with 2.6 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area and a high rate of one-parent families, which is well above the national average.
The housing stock is dominated by separate houses (91%), and nearly 90% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Rent is lower than the national average, with a typical weekly cost of $300.
Reliance on cars is very high, with 72.7% of people driving to work. Very few people use public transport to commute, and only 4% of the workforce works from home.
The population is relatively stable, and the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen significantly since 2011.
Full-time employment is well above the national average at 62.2%. The local workforce is most commonly employed in health care, social assistance, and public administration.
While 93.2% of homes are within a short walk of a park, other amenities are harder to reach. Many residents live far from groceries and health services, and the overall walkability score is slightly below the state average.