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Nabiac
2 km²
A much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live in Nabiac than in most other areas, making up 9.0% of the population. This small community has seen its population shrink by 20% since 2011, though it remains a family-oriented place with a high number of children. Residents are generally older than the national average, and the area is defined by a very low rate of overseas birth and language diversity. It is a mostly residential pocket where almost every home is a separate house.
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The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While the population has fallen, there are more children under 15 and seniors over 65 here than in most similar areas.
Born-overseas residents make up only 6.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
English is the only language used in almost every home, with just 0.9% of people using another language, far below the national figure of 22.3%.
People with no religion make up 43.0% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 38.9% and has risen by 15 points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 8.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household incomes are $1,276, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 5.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure far below the national average.
Health challenges are more common here, with 36.9% of people having a long-term health condition and 8.1% needing help with daily activities, both well above the national figures.
Unpaid work is common, with 27.8% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly, which is well above the national figure of 20.7%.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 21.8% of households. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the country.
Almost every home is a separate house, and 82.7% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, with 42.0% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure.
Cars are essential, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and only 2.5% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The area has seen a shift in its population, with 39.5% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the national figure, and the unemployment rate of 5.3% is slightly higher than the national average.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.2. Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, parks and groceries.