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Kars Springs
159 km²
A high proportion of full-time workers defines the small community of Kars Springs. This sparsely populated area is far older than most, with a typical resident aged 49, though it also has a notably high share of children. The community is almost entirely Australian-born and English-speaking, living in a landscape where a strong work ethic is paired with very low levels of long-term illness.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 49. However, it also has a much higher share of children under 15 than most areas, at 21.6%.
Most residents were born in Australia (91.9%), and the share of people born overseas is far below the New South Wales figure.
English is the only language used at home here, which is far below the state and national proportions for other languages.
Christianity is the main faith for 73.0% of residents, while 35.1% of the community report having no religion.
A high number of residents finished Year 12 (63.6%), which is well above the national figure, though those with a bachelor degree or higher are far below the state average.
Typical personal weekly income is $900, which is a little above the national figure, and typical family income is about the same as the state average at $2,124.
Residents are in very good health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both far below the national figures.
Volunteering is common, with 20.6% of people pitching in, which is well above the state average. However, providing unpaid care for children or others is far below most areas.
The First Nations population is very small, and the typical age of these residents is far older than the national figure at 40.
More than half of households are couples with children, and the average of 2.5 people per home is about the same as across Australia.
Homes are used efficiently, with people per bedroom being a little above the state average. Monthly home-loan payments are a little below the national figure at $1,649.
The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes available.
The community is very stable, with the share of people who moved in the last five years being far below the national figure.
Full-time employment is far above the national figure at 80.0%, with most people working in agriculture, forestry, fishing or mining.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk and a walkability score of 0.0.
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