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Cloncurry
15 km²
A strikingly young population defines Cloncurry, where the typical resident is just 32 years old. The community has grown rapidly, adding about 1,336 people since 2011 to reach a total of 2,524. It is a place of significant change and diversity, with a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than the state average. High full-time employment and rising incomes suggest a productive workforce is driving this growth in the region.
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Young families are common here, with 22.4% of people under 15, which is well above the national figure. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen sharply since 2011 to 28.2%, and de facto relationships are also much more common than in most other areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than in the state or national averages. Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 82.9% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in similar areas, it remains well below the Queensland and national figures.
About 46.8% of residents identify as Christian. The number of people reporting no religion has risen by 20 points since 2011, reaching 37.0%, which is slightly below the national figure.
Education levels have risen, with more people completing Year 12 since 2011. While bachelor degrees are far less common than the state average, many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, and engineering is the most frequent field of study.
Typical incomes are higher than those in the state and nation, and personal weekly pay is well above the average. This trend is striking, as the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 20 points since 2011.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with much lower rates of mental health conditions and long-term illness. Only 3.1% of people need help with daily activities, a figure that has fallen since 2011.
Unpaid care for children is common, but other forms of unpaid help, such as housework and general care, are much lower than in most areas. About 15.8% of the community are volunteers.
Families with children make up 56.1% of households, and the number of people per home is slightly higher than the national average. Single-person households are also more common than in the state.
Renters are far more common here than across Australia, and outright home ownership has fallen sharply since 2011. Typical weekly rents and mortgage payments are well below the state and national figures.
Most people drive to work, but 10.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average. Very few people work from home, and only 1.3% use public transport for commuting.
The area sees a lot of movement, with 42.9% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have increased significantly since 2011 to 26.7%.
Full-time employment is very high, and more adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Mining is the biggest industry, with many residents working as machinery operators or technicians.
The town is somewhat walkable, with many homes within a 15-minute walk of schools, health services, and groceries. However, there is no public transport within a 10-minute walk.