Kalang

Kalang is a far older community than the national average, with a typical resident aged 50 and over 21% of the population aged 65 or more. There are far fewer children here than in most areas, with only 13.6% under age 15.

About 17.9% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the main language for 84.3% of the community. While a higher proportion of people use another language at home compared to similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average.

The area is defined by a very high lack of religious affiliation, with 67.1% of people reporting no religion, which is far above the Australian figure of 38.9%.

Residents are well-educated, with 27.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher, a figure slightly above the national average. Over half of the adults have completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are much lower than the state and national figures, with the usual household earning $989 a week. Only 13.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is well below the New South Wales average.

People in Kalang are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with far fewer reporting long-term health conditions. However, mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in the rest of the state.

Volunteering is very common, with 26.7% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. A high number of residents also spend 15 hours or more each week on unpaid housework.

There are 12 First Nations people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 45, which is far older than the typical Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person in Australia.

Homes tend to be smaller than average, with 2.3 people per household. About 26.3% of people live alone, which is slightly higher than the state average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 57.9% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average. Renting is much less common here than in the rest of the state.

Kalang is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle and no one using public transport to get to work.

The population is very stable, with only 26% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and the unemployment rate of 8.9% is well above the national average. Common industries include construction and healthcare.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.