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Allora
1 km²
Weekly household incomes in Allora are far below the national figure, reflecting a modest community where many people have retired. The town has grown by 48% since 2011, yet it remains a place of older residents, with a typical age of 53. This shift toward a senior population is seen in the high number of people needing help with daily activities and a strong trend of home ownership. It is a very walkable town where almost every home is close to health services and shops.
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The community is far older than the state or national average, with 34.6% of residents aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown significantly since 2011, while the proportion of children has fallen. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far less common here than across the rest of the country. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language, with only 1.1% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national figure and has fallen since 2011.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in other similar areas, as the proportion of people with no religion is far below the state and national figures.
Higher education qualifications are less common, with the typical resident having a Certificate III or IV. Those who completed Year 12 are far fewer than the national average, though the number of people with bachelor degrees has risen since 2011.
Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the usual weekly household income sitting at $942. Only 7.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the state average.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, and the number of people needing help with daily activities is well above the national figure.
Volunteering is much more common than in most areas, with 22.7% of people giving their time. There is also a higher proportion of Defence Force veterans compared to the rest of the state.
Many people live alone—far more than the national average—and one-parent families are much more common than in other similar areas.
Home ownership is high, with 44.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most are separate houses, and typical weekly rents of $250 are well below the state average.
The vast majority of people drive to work, and very few work from home compared to the national average. Only 1% of people use public transport for their commute.
The area has seen a moderate amount of movement, with 39.2% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average. The unemployment rate has fallen significantly since 2011 and is now a little below the national figure.
The town is very walkable, with every home within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and health services. This access to amenities is far above the state average.