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Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island
7,364 km²
Daily life in Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island is largely car-dependent due to the region's vast landscape. This expansive area is home to 921 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is a place where most residents live far from shops and services. The community is spread across a large area, making it very different from the more urban parts of South Australia.
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First Nations residents here are a little younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 23. This group has a strong record of education, with Year 12 completion at 39.1%, which is well above the South Australian figure of 34.7%.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 31.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and just 23% are near a school, both far below South Australian figures.