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Herberton
4 km²
Low typical incomes and low home loan payments mark the community of Herberton. It is a largely older area, with the typical resident now 51 and a significant rise in seniors since 2011. The town has a strong Indigenous presence and a growing number of people born overseas. While the population has grown to 984, it is defined by a shift toward smaller households and a high number of people living alone.
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The population is far older than the national figure, with 28.0% of people aged 65 and over. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community is also much larger than in most areas, making up 18.0% of residents.
English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries. People born overseas make up 13.7% of the population, which is a rise since 2011, though this remains far below the national average.
The use of languages other than English at home has risen to 9.8%, which is much higher than in similar areas. However, this is still far below the 22.3% seen across Australia.
A little more than 41% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen 25 points since 2011. Christianity remains common, accounting for 40.3% of the population.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 9.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The proportion of people who completed Year 12 has also fallen to 33.2%.
Typical incomes are much lower than those in the rest of the state, with the usual household earning $964 a week. Only 6.0% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
A high proportion of residents need help with daily activities, at 10.8%, which is well above the national figure. Arthritis is the most reported long-term health condition.
Volunteering is higher than in most areas, with 19.7% of people pitching in. About 4.9% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a figure a little above the national average.
Small households are common, with 40.3% of people living alone. One-parent families are also much more frequent here than in most areas, making up 23.1% of households.
Nearly half of homes are owned outright, and the typical monthly mortgage payment is much lower than the state average at $1,000. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical weekly rent is only $230.
Cars are essential for most, as 60.1% of people drive to work and only 1.0% use public transport. Very few homes have no motor vehicle.
The area is quite mobile, with 39.4% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.2% of the population.
Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 38.8%. Full-time employment has fallen since 2011 and now sits at 50.0%.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with no homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, many residents can walk to health services and groceries.