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Julia Creek
7 km²
Tucked away in the McKinlay region of Queensland, Julia Creek is a small community of 377 people that has grown by 25% since 2011. It is a remarkably young place for its size, with a typical resident aged 37 and a rising population of children. The town is defined by a strong work ethic and a high rate of volunteering, where most residents are employed full-time and enjoy a typical personal income that sits above the national figure.
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The community is much younger than most similar areas, and its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 8.5%, which is well above the state and national figures.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.4% of residents born overseas, a figure far below the national average.
English is the primary language here, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home, which is much lower than the national figure.
More than half of the population identifies as Christian, while those with no religion make up 32.1%, which is well below the national average.
Qualifications are generally lower than the state average, with only 6.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, though the rate of Year 12 completion has risen since 2011.
Incomes are strong, with a typical personal weekly income of $978, which is a little above the national figure and significantly higher than it was in 2011.
Residents are generally healthier than most, with only 23.3% reporting a long-term health condition, well below the national average.
Community spirit is high, with 26.0% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average.
Living arrangements vary widely; while 61.3% are couples with children, a very high 45.7% of people live alone, far above the state average.
Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rents at just $127 and monthly mortgage payments far below the national figure. Most people live in separate houses, and 38.4% own their home outright.
The town is car-dependent with no public transport, though a striking 22.6% of workers walk to their jobs and 13.3% work from home.
The population is relatively stable, though there has been a notable increase in recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.
Job security is high, with a very low unemployment rate of 2.0% and 80.0% of the workforce employed full-time, mostly in public administration and agriculture.
The town is very walkable, with almost every home within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and schools.