Kangiara

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with only 8% of people being children under 15. It is a small population of just 50 people, most of whom are older adults aged 45 to 64.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than the rest of the country. English, Irish, and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for people using another language.

The community is more religious than most areas, with 68% identifying as Christian and a very low 16% reporting no religion.

While the proportion of people with a bachelor degree is far below the national average, the rate of people completing Year 12 is about the same as the rest of Australia. Qualifications are often linked to the land, with 31% in agriculture and environment.

Household incomes are notably high, with a typical weekly household income of $2,250, which is well above the national figure. About 30% of households earn $3,000 or more each week.

The population is generally healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities and a very low rate of mental health conditions compared to the state.

Local residents provide more unpaid care than most other areas, with 15.9% providing care and 31.8% caring for children.

There is a very small First Nations population here, which is well below the state and national proportions.

Families are the norm, as no one in the community lives alone. About 52.6% of households are couples with children, and homes typically hold 2.6 people.

Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 100% of homes having three or more bedrooms. A striking 70% of these homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to get to work. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 80% owning two or more.

The population is relatively stable, as the 25.5% who moved in the last five years is far below the national average.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and there is no unemployment. Jobs are often in agriculture or management, and 23.5% of the workforce works from home.

Kangiara is completely car-dependent, with no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.