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Kimba
5,697 km²
Families with children are common in Kimba, where 21.1% of the population are under 15, a figure well above the national average. This rural South Australian community has a population of 1,037 people and a strong tendency toward home ownership. It is a place where traditional family structures remain steady and residents are highly active in volunteering. While the population has shrunk slightly since 2011, the area maintains a stable, older profile compared to the rest of the country.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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The typical resident is 42, and while the community has a higher proportion of seniors than the national figure, there are also many children. De facto relationships are much less common here than in most other similar areas.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 88.1% born here. Only 4.3% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national and state figures.
English is the primary language for 91.6% of the population. The proportion of people using another language at home is among the lowest in the country, though it has risen slightly since 2011.
About 45.6% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen 15 points since 2011. This is well above the national average, though it aligns with South Australian trends.
Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 10.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,282, which is well below the national figure. Only 7.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a much lower share than in most other areas.
Long-term health conditions are reported at 30.6%, which is about the same as the state average. The number of people needing help with daily activities has risen to 5.3% since 2011.
Kimba is a highly active community, with 44.8% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. A high proportion of residents also provide unpaid care or perform significant amounts of housework.
The First Nations population is small, consisting of 13 people. This group is notably younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 22.
Couples with children make up 57.2% of families, and one-parent families are among the lowest at this level. Around 29.9% of people live alone.
Housing is mostly detached homes, with 51% owned outright—far above the national average. Rents are much lower than typical, with a typical weekly rent of $150.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Nearly 20% of the workforce works from home, which is much higher than the state average.
The population is very stable, with 21.3% of people moving in the last five years, among the lowest for similar areas. Interestingly, recent overseas arrivals have risen to 20%.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry for 41.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.1%, and full-time employment is much higher than the national average.
The area ranks well for overall advantage and access to resources, sitting above 80% of similar areas. Population growth has been very slow, rising only 1% since 2021.
Kimba receives an average annual rainfall of 326mm, which is far above the South Australian average. The typical maximum temperature is 24.8 degrees.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 46.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities.