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Nanango
27 km²
Low typical incomes set Nanango apart as a community where the usual household earns just $860 a week. It is a predominantly older town, with the typical resident aged 52 and over a third of the population aged 65 or over. While the total population grew by 64% since 2011 to reach 3,438 people, the area remains modest in its wealth and educational qualifications. This is a residential hub where a high proportion of people live alone or in separate houses.
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Nanango is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 52 and 32.4% of residents aged 65 or over. The population of children under 15 has fallen to 15.3%, which is well below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 11.1% of the community, far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language here, with only 2.1% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.
About 40.7% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. This is a significant increase from 2011.
Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 7.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 30.6% of residents have completed Year 12, far below the national average.
Typical weekly household incomes are much lower than most areas at $860, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 5.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.
Health challenges are common here, as 41.6% of people have a long-term health condition. This includes 15% with a mental health condition, which is well above the national average.
Unpaid care is a key part of local life, with 14.5% of people providing care, higher than most areas. However, the number of volunteers fell to 13.4% since 2011.
Living arrangements are distinctive, as 37.7% of people live alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. One-parent families are also much more common than in most areas at 22.8%.
Housing is mostly made up of separate houses, and 40.7% are owned outright. Rents are far below the national average, with a typical weekly rent of $220.
Most people rely on cars, as only 1.4% commute via public transport. Very few residents work from home, at just 6.1%, which is far below the national figure.
About 37.8% of residents moved in the last five years, which is higher than most areas. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 6.6% of the population.
The local job market is struggling, with an unemployment rate of 10.0%, well above the national figure of 5.1%. Only 36.1% of adults are working or looking for work.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.2. No homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, and only 40.6% are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.