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Kyogle
3,584 km²
An aging population is the most striking shift in Kyogle, where the typical resident is now 52 and the proportion of seniors has risen sharply since 2011. This community in New South Wales is mostly made up of people who own their detached homes outright and work in agriculture or health. While it has seen modest growth, it remains a place of lower typical incomes and higher rates of long-term health conditions compared to the national figures.
Kyogle is well supplied with schools for its relatively small share of children.
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The area is far older than the state average, with 26.6% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, the share of children under 15 has fallen to 15.9%, which is much lower than most similar areas.
Kyogle is predominantly Australian-born, with only 10.0% of people born overseas—far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 87.0% of residents. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.
Religion is less common here than in other areas, with 40.3% of people reporting no religion. This figure has risen by 17 points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 36.4% of residents completing Year 12. While bachelor degrees are held by 13.5% of adults, the area has a high number of schools per 1,000 children.
Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $983. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 33.7% of people have a long-term health condition, and 7.4% need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is a strong part of local life at 20.3%, well above the national average. However, the share of people caring for children unpaid has fallen since 2011.
First Nations people make up 5.6% of the population, slightly above the state average. This group faces higher unemployment (14.3%) and lower typical personal incomes than other residents.
Homes tend to be small, with only 2.2 people per household. A high number of people live alone (32.3%) or in one-parent families (18.4%) compared to most areas.
The community is dominated by separate houses, with 95.1% of dwellings being detached. Nearly half (49.6%) of all homes are owned outright, far above the state average.
Most people rely on cars, as only 0.6% of people commute by public transport. This is consistent with the fact that only 3.8% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The population is relatively stable, with 30.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing are major industries, employing 17.5% of the workforce. However, fewer adults are working or looking for work (47.5%) compared to most other areas.
Kyogle ranks low for overall advantage, scoring 2 out of 10 compared to all areas. This reflects a lower access to money, resources and job skills.
The area receives much higher rainfall than the state average, with an annual total of 1,194mm. Temperatures are typical for the region.
The community is relatively safe, with a recorded offence rate that is much lower than most areas. Theft is among the lowest at this level.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.8. Only 31.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state average.