Kains Flat

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 12.3% of the population, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 3.4%. The community is older than most, with 21.9% of people aged 65 and over, though 20.5% are children under 15.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 75.3% of residents were born in Australia. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 83.6% of residents. While 5.0% use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common faith at 53.0%. Those reporting no religion make up 26.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 32.1% of residents finished school at Year 10, and 26.8% completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,625, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also slightly lower than the state and national averages, with 42.3% of people earning under $650 a week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, as 30.6% of people have a long-term health condition. This includes 9.6% with a mental health condition and 6.8% who need help with daily activities.

More people here do unpaid housework and care for children compared to most areas. However, volunteering is much lower than the national figure, with only 10.3% of people participating.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, and their typical household income of $1,875 is a little above the national figure. The First Nations population is far younger than the national average, with a typical age of just 15.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home, which is a little above the national figure. Couples with children make up 62.5% of households, and very few people live alone.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, 44.6% of which are owned outright. No one in the community rents, and 44.6% of homes are owned with a mortgage.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle and no one using public transport to commute. Only 3.5% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

Movement into the area has been high, with 39.3% of residents moving here in the last five years. In contrast, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Around 50.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. Common industries for the workforce include mining, health care, and food services.

Kains Flat is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, parks, health services, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of any home.