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Warwick
159 km²
A notably older population defines Warwick, where the typical resident is 44, making it much older than most similar areas. This community is seeing a significant shift towards retirement, with the proportion of people aged 65 and over rising to nearly 25%. While the total population shrank by 5.2% since 2011, the area maintains a distinct identity with a higher-than-average Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population. It is a place of modest incomes and detached housing, situated in the Southern Downs region of Queensland.
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The community is aging rapidly, with seniors now making up 24.9% of the population, a figure well above the national average. Meanwhile, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 7.5% of residents, which is higher than most similar areas and has risen since 2011.
Warwick has a very strong connection to its roots, with 84% of people born in Australia and far fewer overseas-born residents than the national figure. Those with overseas heritage most commonly trace their ancestry to England, Ireland, and Scotland.
English is the primary language for 89.2% of residents, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average. Very few residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation remains common here, with 57.6% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of people reporting no religion is well below the Queensland average, though it has risen by 11 points since 2011.
Educational attainment is lower than in most similar areas, with only 11% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure, and the proportion of residents who completed Year 12 is also much lower than the state average.
Weekly incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical household earns $1,117, which is well below the national figure. Only 8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, ranking among the lowest for similar areas.
Health challenges are more common here, as 35.1% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and the number of people needing help with daily activities has risen since 2011.
Civic participation is strong, with 17% of residents volunteering, which is higher than the national average. There is also a higher-than-usual number of people who have served in the Defence Force.
Household structures vary, with a high number of people living alone (31.6%) and a much higher rate of one-parent families compared to most areas. Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.3 people per dwelling.
Separate houses are very common, making up 86.8% of dwellings, far above the national average. While typical rents are well below the national figure, a higher-than-average 35.9% of homes are owned outright.
The area is almost entirely reliant on cars, with only 0.2% of people commuting by public transport. Working from home is also far less common here than across Australia.
The population is relatively stable, though recent overseas arrivals have fallen since 2011. About 40.3% of residents moved house in the last five years, which is around the middle for its level.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and the unemployment rate is 5.6%. The local workforce is largely employed in health care, retail, and manufacturing.
Warwick is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the Queensland average. No homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, and many residents live far from groceries and health services.