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Aratula
7 km²
A smaller-than-average community of 553 people, Aratula is a residential area where large homes and family life are common. The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. It is a place where many people own their homes outright and live in spacious detached houses. While the population has grown slightly since 2011, it remains a quiet, car-dependent pocket of the Scenic Rim.
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The population is older than average, with 20.4% of residents aged 65 and over, a figure well above the national rate. Families are common, with children under 15 making up 18.8% of the community.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.1% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, together accounting for over 86% of the population.
English is the dominant language, with 84.8% of people using it only. Only 4.2% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
Christianity is the most common faith at 49.9%, while 36.0% of people report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen by 13 points since 2011.
Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 4.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,357, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 12 points since 2011.
Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 8.0% of people needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are also more common than in the state or nation.
A higher than usual 25.0% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework. In contrast, the proportion of volunteers has fallen by 7.4 points since 2011.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.5 people per household. Over half of all families are couples with children.
The area is dominated by separate houses, 93.4% of which are detached. These homes are typically large, with 85.2% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 72.9% of workers driving to work and very few using public transport. Only 2.0% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The population is relatively stable, as the share of people who moved in the last five years fell by 13 points since 2011. However, recent arrivals from overseas rose by 10 points in the same period.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work here compared to the state, at 48.9%. Common industries include construction and education, while technicians and trades make up the largest occupation group.
Aratula is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.9, far below the Queensland average. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store.