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Mount Larcom
3 km²
Daily life in Mount Larcom is largely car-dependent, with most residents relying on vehicles to access essential services. This small community of 238 people is far older than the national figure, though the number of children has risen since 2011. It is a place where many people identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and a significant number of residents now report having no religion. The area is defined by a high proportion of separate houses and a workforce heavily involved in manual and trade roles.
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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 8.8%, which is well above the national figure and has risen since 2011. While the typical resident is 46, the community is seeing a shift as children under 15 now make up 18.9% of the population.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the state or national figures. English is the most common ancestry after Australian.
English is the primary language here, with only 3.4% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average. No one in the community reported speaking little or no English.
A little over 40% of residents have no religion, which is a significant increase from 2011. This group is slightly larger than the typical Queensland community.
Educational qualifications are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 1.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents finished school at Year 10, and those with qualifications often hold certificates in trades or engineering.
Typical weekly household income is $1,125, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week, and typical personal incomes are also much lower than state and national levels.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.7% of people. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most frequently reported issues.
Unpaid care is common, with 15.2% of people providing care, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher than average rate of former Defence Force members.
About 26.4% of people live alone, and one-parent families are slightly more common than in the rest of the state. Homes typically house 2.2 people, which is a little lower than the national average.
Almost all homes are separate houses, and 38.5% are owned outright, well above the national figure. Rent is much lower than average at a typical $170 per week, and monthly mortgage payments are also far below the national figure.
The community is almost entirely reliant on cars, with no one using public transport to commute and no one working from home. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 14% have four or more.
The population is quite stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of Queensland. Recent arrivals from overseas are also well below the national figure.
Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is also well above the national figure at 10.2%. Many residents work as machinery operators, labourers, or technicians.
While many homes are within a short walk of a park or school, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.