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Innisfail
10 km²
A much higher proportion of residents identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in Innisfail than in most similar areas. This community of over 7,000 people is noticeably older than the national average, with a strong presence of seniors. It is a diverse place where many people speak a language other than English at home, reflecting a high number of recent overseas arrivals. This mix of cultures and ages creates a distinct regional hub in Queensland.
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About 20.5% of people here are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is far above the national figure. While children make up 19.0% of the population, seniors aged 65 and over are well represented at 22.3%.
People born overseas make up 18.2% of the community, though this is well below the state and national averages. Italian and Irish ancestry are common, and India is the most frequent overseas birth country at 5.7%.
Language diversity is high, with 18.0% of people using another language at home, which is well above the Queensland average. Punjabi is the most common non-English language, spoken by 7.0% of residents.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, as the 30.1% who have no religion is well below the national figure. Roughly half of the population identifies as Christian.
Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 10.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 has risen to 39.2% since 2011.
Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual weekly household income at $1,042. Only 7.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the state average.
A higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas, at 9.0%. This is well above the national figure, while 30.6% of residents live with a long-term health condition.
Volunteer rates are lower than in most areas at 12.2%. There are also fewer people doing significant unpaid housework or caring for children compared to the state average.
Single-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 24.7% of households. Additionally, 34.7% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.
Renters make up 44.4% of the community, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $240, and typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,127, both of which are well below national figures.
Car use is the main way to get to work, though 12.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average. Very few people work from home, at just 3.9%.
Migration is frequent, with 37.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are very common, accounting for 25.4% of the population, which is far above the national figure.
The unemployment rate is 9.1%, which is well above the national average. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or health care and social assistance.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, but almost no one lives within a 10-minute walk of public transport. The overall walkability is slightly lower than the Queensland average.