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Millmerran
5 km²
A far higher proportion of recent overseas arrivals than the national average now live in Millmerran. This community has grown by 17% since 2011, though it remains an older area where the typical resident is 43. The town is distinct for its high levels of home ownership and a workforce heavily tied to agriculture and trade. It is a walkable hub where most residents can easily reach health services and groceries on foot.
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The population is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 23% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 19% of the community, which is about the same as the national average.
People born overseas make up 15% of the population, a figure that has risen sharply since 2011. While this is much higher than similar areas, it remains well below the Queensland average.
The number of people using another language at home has climbed to 11.3% since 2011, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This is consistent with the increase in overseas-born residents.
Religious affiliation is high here, with 62.4% of people identifying as Christian. Only 24.9% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.
Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 10.5% of the community, which is far below the national average. Certificate III or IV is the most common highest qualification at 39%.
Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure, sitting at $1,163. However, the typical personal income of $648 is only a little below the state and national averages.
About 32.5% of residents live with a long-term health condition, a figure well above the national average. Arthritis is the most common reported condition at 12.8%.
Volunteering is more common here than across the state, with 17.3% of people pitching in, although this is down from 29% in 2011. Unpaid care for children is slightly lower than the national average at 23.7%.
People living alone are quite common at 31.1%, which is well above the state and national figures. Couples with children make up the largest group of families at 48.3%.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 92.8% of homes. Outright home ownership is far above the state average at 39.3%, while typical weekly rents of $240 are well below the national figure.
Cars are essential here, as 0% of residents commute by public transport and only 2.4% work from home. Most households have at least two vehicles.
Migration is high, with 34.5% of the population being recent arrivals from overseas. This is far above the national average and has risen since 2011.
The workforce is heavily concentrated in agriculture, forestry and fishing, which employs 20.2% of residents. Full-time employment is well above the national average at 63.1%.
The town is very walkable, with 84.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Residents have excellent access to health services, parks and groceries on foot, though there is no public transport within walking distance.