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Blackall
8 km²
Typical weekly household incomes are much lower than the national figure, but Blackall is a place where housing is far more affordable. It is a quiet, ageing community where the typical resident is 52, and nearly a third of the population is aged 65 or over. While the population has grown by 72% since 2011, the area remains predominantly Australian-born with a strong connection to its local surroundings. Most people live in detached houses and enjoy a highly walkable town centre.
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The community is far older than the state and national average, with 30.9% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.4% of people born overseas—a figure far below the national average. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common alongside Australian.
Language diversity is very low, as 89.7% of residents speak only English at home. This is far below the national figure, and no residents reported speaking little or no English.
Religious affiliation is common here, with 68.1% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 22.8%, which is far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.
Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 8.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 rose to 31.4% since 2011.
Incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical family earning $1,416 a week. Only 7.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, as 36.1% of people have a long-term health condition. This is consistent with the older population, as 8.5% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteerism is very high, with 22.8% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. This strong community spirit is noted despite fewer people providing unpaid childcare or housework.
The area has a high proportion of people living alone at 38.1%, far above the national average. Typical households are small, usually containing only two people.
Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rents at $157 and typical mortgage payments at $800. A high 44.6% of homes are owned outright, and 96.8% of dwellings are separate houses.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 62.6% of workers driving and 4.8% of homes having no vehicle. No one in the area commutes using public transport.
The population is relatively stable, as far fewer people moved in the last five years compared to the state average. However, recent overseas arrivals rose to 10.5% since 2011.
The local job market is strong, with a very low unemployment rate of 2.6%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail trade.
The town is very walkable, with 94.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 97.2% near a school. This is far above the state average for access to local amenities.