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Mount Julian
8 km²
A population of 477 people live in Mount Julian, which has more than doubled in size since 2011. This community is noticeably older than the national figure, with the typical resident now aged 45. It is a place of large family homes and high home ownership, where a significant number of people are now living without a religious affiliation. The area has become increasingly stable, with fewer people moving in recently compared to other parts of the state.
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The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than Queensland and Australia. While the number of children under 15 has fallen sharply since 2011 to 15.5%, there has been a rise in seniors aged 65 and over, who now make up 18.0% of the population.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 12.4% were born overseas, a figure that is far below the state and national averages. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common after Australian.
English is the primary language here, with only 2.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and no one in the area reports speaking little or no English.
About 44.7% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase from 2011, when only 16.7% reported no religious affiliation.
The area has a low rate of higher education, with only 4.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average. Most qualified adults hold a Certificate III or IV.
Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical household earning $1,645 a week. This is about the same as the Queensland and national figures.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with only 24.5% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national average of 27.7%.
Participation in unpaid work is lower than usual, with only 10.5% providing unpaid care and 13.2% volunteering, both of which are lower than the state and national figures.
Family groups are common, and the average of 2.5 people per home is about the same as the national figure. However, people living alone are much less common here than in most other areas.
Large homes are the norm, with 89.1% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms and 95.8% being separate houses. This explains why the area is far above the national average for large homes.
The community is highly reliant on cars, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. Very few people use public transport, and only 5.7% work from home.
The population has become very stable, as only 25.6% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the Queensland average of 44.8%.
Employment is strong, with 61.0% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 2.5%, which is much lower than most similar areas.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of shops, schools, or parks. Its walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.