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Kilcoy
5 km²
A huge influx of overseas residents has transformed Kilcoy into a diverse community with a population that is now far more multicultural than the state average. While the town has shrank by 35% since 2011, it has become a hub for Filipino migrants, who now make up over 20% of the population. This shift has created a unique character where a high proportion of residents speak a language other than English. It is a predominantly working-class area with a strong manufacturing base and a relatively young typical age of 37.
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The typical resident is 37, which is a little younger than the national figure. While children under 15 make up 18.8% of the community, the number of seniors has risen significantly to 18.7% since 2011.
Overseas born residents make up 31.8% of the population, a figure well above the national average. Filipino ancestry is especially prominent at 22.5%, following English and Australian heritage.
About 25.9% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the Queensland average. This is largely driven by the Filipino community, with Tagalog being the most common non-English language.
People with no religion make up 28.2% of the community, which is far below the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 57.3%.
The area is better qualified than most similar places, with 13.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, this is still far below the national average of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,401, which is a little below the national figure. Most people earn between $650 and $1,499 per week, and very few earn over $2,000.
A long-term health condition affects 26.3% of residents, which is a little below the national average. Arthritis is the most common long-term condition reported at 8.8%.
Community participation is lower than in most areas, with only 13.3% of people volunteering. The number of people caring for children unpaid has also fallen sharply since 2011.
Homes here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children, who make up 59% of households.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 95.2% of homes. Renting has become much more common, with 32.9% of households now renting, compared to just 17.8% in 2011.
Cars are essential here, as 63% of people drive to work and only 1.2% use public transport. Very few people work from home, at just 3.4%.
The community is highly mobile, with 46% of people moving in the last five years. This is driven by a massive increase in recent overseas arrivals, which rose 38 points since 2011.
Manufacturing is the dominant industry, employing 42.3% of the workforce, while labourers are the most common occupation at 40.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, a little below the national figure.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.8. While many homes are within a short walk of health services and schools, there is no public transport within a 10-minute walk.