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Cudgen
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Daily life in Cudgen revolves around family and cars, with almost every home within a short walk of a school but none within reach of a grocery store. It is a growing community where the typical resident is now 39, marking a significant shift toward a younger population since 2011. This change is seen in the high number of children and a rise in families with one parent. Most residents earn incomes that are about the same as the national figure, though the area has seen a sharp increase in high-earning households over the last decade.
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Children under 15 make up 21.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The community is also more diverse in its heritage, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people representing 6.3% of residents.
Most residents were born in Australia (84.1%), and those born overseas make up 10.1% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures.
English is the primary language for 90.1% of the community. While 4.7% of people use another language at home, no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.
Nearly half of the population (48.5%) reports having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen sharply since 2011.
The area has seen a jump in qualifications, with 53.1% of residents now having completed Year 12. About 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in similar areas.
Typical weekly household income is $1,809, which is about the same as the national figure. High-income households earning $3,000 or more a week have increased significantly to 20.6% since 2011.
Residents here are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 2.9% needing help with daily activities and 23.5% reporting a long-term health condition.
Unpaid childcare is common here, with 30.7% of people providing this care, well above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than in most areas at 11.3%.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (60.2%) and a much lower rate of people living alone (17.3%) compared to the state.
Large homes dominate the landscape, with 88.3% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. While 74.3% are separate houses, typical weekly rents are $470, which is well above the national figure.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute via public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 41.7% have two.
The area is relatively mobile, with 38.9% of residents moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (68.6%), well above the national figure. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and education.
While 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, the area is mostly car-dependent. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or a grocery store.