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Bauple Forest
3 km²
Low household incomes mark the character of Bauple Forest, where the typical weekly family income of $992 is far below the national figure. The community has grown by 47% since 2011 and is now predominantly an older population, with 40.9% of residents aged 65 or over. This shift toward a senior population helps explain why many more people now need help with daily activities and why the typical resident is far older than those in the rest of Queensland.
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The typical resident is 61, making the area far older than most of Australia. Children under 15 make up only 5.2% of the population, a figure that has fallen nearly 10 points since 2011.
People born overseas make up 18.0% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the state and national figures.
English is the dominant language, and the proportion of people using another language at home has fallen to just 1.0%.
Christianity remains the most common faith at 47.4%, while the number of people reporting no religion rose 17 points since 2011 to reach 36.5%.
Educational attainment is much lower than the national figure, with only 29.7% of residents having completed Year 12 and 8.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, and no households earn $3,000 or more per week. The typical personal weekly income is $437, which is far below the national figure of $805.
Health challenges are common here, with 52.1% of people living with a long-term health condition and 16.1% needing help with daily activities.
Unpaid care is a common part of life, as 15.3% of people provide unpaid care. However, the proportion of volunteers fell 20 points since 2011 to 9.6%.
Living arrangements are often small, with 38.4% of people living alone and the typical home containing just 1.8 people.
Housing is overwhelmingly detached, with 97.7% of homes being separate houses. A high 58.8% of these are owned outright, which is far above the national figure.
The area is entirely reliant on cars for commuting, as 0.0% of people use public transport and 71.6% drive to work.
About 34.8% of residents moved in the last five years, though the number of recent arrivals from overseas fell sharply since 2011.
The local job market is struggling, with an unemployment rate of 18.8% and only 27.6% of adults working or looking for work.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.