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Gordonvale
14 km²
A much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live in Gordonvale than in the rest of the state. This community is younger than most areas, with a typical age of 38 and a high number of children under 15. While the population has shrunk by about 24% since 2011, the area remains a family-oriented hub where homes are typically large. It is a place where many residents have deep roots, though there is a growing number of people in de facto relationships.
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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen sharply to 12.5%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. Children under 15 make up 21.6% of the community, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 10.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.
English is the main language for 86.2% of the community. However, the number of people using another language at home rose to 5.7% since 2011, which is higher than most similar areas.
A large number of residents now report having no religion, rising 29 points since 2011 to reach 43.0%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with only 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.
Typical personal weekly income is $789, which is much higher than most similar areas and about the same as the Queensland average. Household incomes have generally risen since 2011.
The community has a lower rate of long-term health conditions than most areas, at 27.3%. This is slightly below the state figure of 28.8%.
There is a strong history of service here, with 4.7% of people having served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas. About 28.4% of people provide unpaid care for children.
Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are also more common than in the rest of the state, making up 19.1% of households.
Detached houses are very common, making up 94.6% of all dwellings. Most homes are large, with 85.6% having three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 64.1% of workers driving to work. Only 0.7% of the population uses public transport for their commute.
The area is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years fell to 36.9%. Recent arrivals from overseas also fell to 4.6% since 2011.
More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, with 63.1% of adults active in the workforce. Full-time employment is also slightly above the national average.
The area is somewhat walkable, and nearly 80% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, only about half of residents can walk to groceries within 15 minutes.