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Kennedy
566,332 km²
A far higher proportion of people identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in Kennedy than in the rest of the state. This large area has grown by 10% since 2011, reaching a population of 171,402. It is a community with a distinct identity, where a high number of residents are older than the national average and typical incomes are lower than the state figure. The region is largely car-dependent and dominated by detached housing.
139 schools within reach make Kennedy convenient for families.
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About 14.8% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The population is slightly older than average, with a typical age of 40, and 18.7% are seniors aged 65 and over.
The area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born residents at 12.5% compared to 27.7% nationally. Most people identify with Australian or English ancestry, and 77.2% were born in Australia.
English is the main language for 80.6% of the community, and the 8.8% who use another language at home is well below the Queensland figure. Only 0.9% of people speak little or no English.
About 49.1% of residents identify as Christian, while 36.0% report no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen significantly by 16 points since 2011.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 42.2% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 11.2%, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Incomes are generally lower here than in the rest of the state, with a typical weekly household income of $1,414. Only 14.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well below the national average.
Mental health conditions are reported by 7.1% of people, which is a little below the national figure. Around 26.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, with arthritis being the most common.
Volunteering is higher than average at 15.2%. Additionally, 4.0% of the population served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than in most other areas.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 17.5% of households. About 27.0% of people live alone, and the typical home holds 2.5 people.
Detached houses are very common, making up 87.8% of dwellings, and 35.0% of homes are owned outright. Rents are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly cost of $250.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 1.6% of people use public transport to get to work. Public transport infrastructure is very limited, with only 66 stops for the entire population.
Residents are less likely to move than people in other areas, with only 35.1% having changed homes in the last five years. This is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
A much higher proportion of people work full-time (62.8%) compared to the national average. However, the percentage of adults working or looking for work is well below the national figure at 56.7%.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.3, far below the Queensland average. Only 30.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.