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Mirriwinni
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Nearly half of all homes in Mirriwinni are owned outright, making it a stable and settled community. This small Queensland locality is defined by a strong connection to family and land, with a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents than the state average. It is a place of contrasts, where a growing number of children and a significant senior population live side by side in large, detached houses. The community is largely residential and relies heavily on cars for daily life.
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The area has a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence at 11.3%, which rose 6.8 points since 2011. It is a family-oriented community where children under 15 make up 24.4% of the population, well above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 5.4%, far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Italian, and Irish.
English is the primary language here, with only 1.4% of people using another tongue at home, far below the state and national figures. However, a small number of people speak little or no English, which rose slightly since 2016.
About 53.8% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.6%, which is well below the national figure, though this number has risen since 2011.
The community has a low rate of university qualifications, with only 1.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. Most residents have a Certificate III or IV, and the proportion who finished Year 12 rose to 34.8% since 2011.
Typical weekly family incomes are $1,625, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. While personal incomes have risen since 2011, 43.1% of people still earn under $650 a week.
Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, with 25.8% of people reporting one. Mental health conditions are also well below the state and national averages.
Local residents are highly active, with 19.8% volunteering, well above the national figure. This spirit of service is also seen in the 6.7% who served in the Defence Force, one of the highest rates for its level.
Homes tend to be larger, with 2.5 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (53.1%) and a higher-than-usual rate of one-parent families at 17.5%.
The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 97.5% of homes being detached. These are typically large properties, as 81% have three or more bedrooms.
Car ownership is universal, as 0% of homes are without a motor vehicle. Working from home is much more common than in most areas, with 16.8% of the workforce doing so.
The population is very stable, with only 22.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a small portion of the community at 10.3%.
The local workforce is strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, as well as health and manufacturing.
Mirriwinni is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a school, there is no nearby access to groceries, parks, or health services.