Kenebri

The community is significantly older than the national figure, with 22.6% of people aged 65 and over. First Nations people make up 16.1% of the population, which is far above the 3.2% seen across Australia.

Everyone in the area was born in Australia, meaning the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 87.1%.

English is the only language spoken at home here, which is far below the national average for language diversity.

About 61.3% of residents identify as Christian, while 38.7% have no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for similar areas, with only 23.3% of people completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. No residents hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical personal weekly income is $474, which is much lower than the national figure of $805. However, typical family income is $2,166, which is about the same as the rest of the country.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.5% of people having a long-term health condition and 12.9% needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high at 30%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. About 23.3% of people provide unpaid care, which is also far above the national average.

There are five First Nations people in the area, who are far younger than those in other parts of the state with a typical age of just 15.

Most homes are occupied by couples, and the typical household has 2.1 people, which is a little below the national figure.

Housing costs are very low, with the typical monthly home-loan payment of $601 being far below the national figure of $1,863.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely reliant on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 22.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 56.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%.

Kenebri is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.