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Warrego
337,676 km²
Full-time employment is much more common in Warrego than in most similar areas. This vast region is a predominantly rural community where separate houses are the norm and public transport is nonexistent. It is a place of strong contrasts, featuring a high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and a very high rate of volunteering. While many residents face lower typical incomes and lower levels of formal qualification, there is a significant presence of families with children.
Families are well catered for: 51 schools serve Warrego.
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Warrego has a strong Indigenous presence, with 11.4% of people identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure. It is also a relatively young community, as the proportion of children under 15 is a little above the national average.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 83.2% born here and only 7.3% born overseas. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%, and the most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.
English is the primary language for 86.7% of the community. The use of another language at home is among the lowest at this level, and only 0.5% of residents speak little or no English.
Religion remains more common here than in most areas, with 58.5% of people identifying as Christian. The share of people reporting no religion is well below the national figure.
Formal qualifications are much lower than the national average, with only 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is reflected in the school leaving rates, where only 41.8% of people completed Year 12.
Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, and only 13.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. However, typical personal weekly income of $764 is about the same as the state average.
A little more than 30% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is higher than most areas. The most common conditions reported are asthma and arthritis.
Community spirit is high, with 20.7% of people volunteering, a figure well above the national average. Other participation rates, such as unpaid care, are lower than most areas.
Living arrangements vary, with a higher number of people living alone (29.2%) and a higher share of one-parent families (15.7%) compared to most areas.
Detached houses are the standard here, making up 91.7% of all homes. Many residents own their homes outright (34.6%), and both typical rents and mortgage payments are far below the national figures.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with zero public transport stops or routes available. Most people drive to work, and 36% of homes have two vehicles.
The population is relatively stable, as fewer people moved in the last five years compared to the state average. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas are a little above the national figure.
Full-time work is very common, with 66.6% of the population employed full-time. Much of the workforce is concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with a low unemployment rate of 4.1%.
The region is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within walking distance of public transport, and many lack easy access to groceries or health services.