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Winton
4 km²
Spanning just over four square kilometres in regional Queensland, Winton (L) is a small town where most residents live within a short walk of the own local services. It is a community with a strong Indigenous presence and a population that is noticeably older than the national figure. While the total population shrank slightly to 856 people since 2011, the area is marked by a high proportion of people living alone and a very high rate of full-time employment.
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The typical resident is 45, and about 24% of the population are seniors, which is well above the state and national figures. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 9.1% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer people born overseas (6.4%) compared to the national average. English and Irish ancestries are common following Australian roots.
English is the primary language for the vast majority of residents, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.
Over half the community identifies as Christian. While the number of people reporting no religion rose to 30% since 2011, this is still well below the national figure.
Adults with a bachelor degree or higher (10.1%) and those who completed Year 12 (37.2%) are far below the state and national averages.
Typical personal weekly income is $884, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical household incomes are well below the national average, and only 7.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.
Residents report fewer long-term health conditions and mental health issues than the state or national averages. Only 4.2% of people need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common here, with 27.1% of people helping out, which is far above the national figure. Conversely, the rate of people providing unpaid care or housework is well below the state average.
The area has a very high proportion of people living alone at 42.5%, far above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical home is small, with only 2.0 people per household.
Most people live in separate houses, and 39.6% own their home outright, which is well above the national figure. Rent is much lower than the national average at a typical $150 per week.
Cars are the primary way to get around, as 0.0% of people use public transport for commuting. About 8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the state average.
The population is relatively stable, with 36.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas fell to 9.1% since 2011.
Job prospects are strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.2%, well below the national figure. Full-time employment is far above the state average at 75.1%, with many working in public administration and safety.
The town is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and schools. This makes the area's walkability score a little above the state average.