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Boyland
6 km²
A rural pocket of the Scenic Rim, Boyland (L) is a car-dependent community where every single home is a separate house. It is a family-oriented area with a much higher proportion of children than most places, which helps explain the large household sizes. This is a wealthier community than the national average, with a significant rise in high incomes since 2011. It is largely a residential area of 677 people that has shrunk in size over the last decade.
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Families with children are common here, as 22.6% of the population are under 15, a figure well above the national average. The typical resident is 40, and the area has far fewer seniors than most similar places.
People born overseas make up 19.8% of the community, which is among the highest for its level and has risen sharply since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language, with 91.3% of residents using it at home. Only 1% use another language, which is far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.
A large number of residents report no religion, at 47.1%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 32 points since 2011.
Education levels have climbed since 2011, with 54.1% of residents now having completed Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.2% of the population.
The community is wealthy, with typical weekly household incomes of $2,356, well above the national figure. Nearly 29% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.
Residents are generally healthy, with only 4.6% needing help with daily activities. The rate of long-term health conditions is also lower than in most areas.
Caregiving is common here, with 31% of people providing unpaid housework, far above the national figure. There is also a higher-than-average number of former Defence Force members.
Homes are large, typically holding 3.3 people, and 72% of households consist of couples with children. Very few people live alone here, at just 7.4%.
The area is exclusively made up of separate houses, 95.3% of which have three or more bedrooms. Most homes are owned with a mortgage, and typical monthly payments are well above the state average.
Every household owns at least one motor vehicle, and 15% of the workforce works from home. No one in the community commutes using public transport.
About 35.6% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.7% of the population.
The local workforce is active, with 64% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.1%, much lower than most other areas.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.