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Quilpie
10 km²
A small town in regional Queensland, Quilpie is a modest community of 451 people. It has a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, which has risen steeply to 16.2% since 2011. The area is very walkable and most residents live in separate houses, with a high proportion of people living alone. It is a working community with low unemployment and a strong volunteer spirit.
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The community is a little older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 40. Indigenous residents make up 16.2% of the population, which is far above the state and national figures.
Most people were born in Australia (88.7%) and the number of overseas-born residents has fallen sharply to 5.3%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Irish.
English is the primary language for 92.5% of residents. Those using another language at home make up just 1.3%, which is far below the national figure.
Christianity is the most common faith at 57.2%. Those reporting no religion make up 33.9%, which is well below the state and national figures.
A typical resident has a Certificate III or IV, and 42.5% finished Year 12. The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree is 12.3%, well below the state average.
Typical personal weekly income is $924, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical household income is $1,233, well below the state and national figures.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.4% of residents. About 6.9% of people need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common, with 30.0% of people helping out, far above the national figure. However, unpaid care and housework are less common than in other areas.
A high number of people live alone—42.8% of households—which is far above the state and national figures. Typical homes are small, with 2.2 people per house.
Separate houses make up 90.7% of dwellings. Renting is common at 37.6%, but costs are very low, with typical weekly rent at $140.
Cars are the primary way to get around, and no one uses public transport to commute. Only 3.7% of people work from home, far below the national figure.
Movement into the area has slowed, with 35.9% of people moving in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.
The area has a very strong workforce, with a low unemployment rate of 2.4%. Many residents work in public administration and safety, which is the largest industry at 25.0%.
The town is very walkable, with 98.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school and 96.2% near groceries. However, no homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.