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Kentucky
246 km²
Daily life in Kentucky is centred around a spacious, car-dependent community where almost everyone lives in a detached house. It is a far older area than the national average, with a typical resident aged 52. The community is distinctive for its high rate of volunteers and a strong presence of First Nations people. With very few renters and a low number of recent arrivals, it feels like a stable, established place in the Uralla region.
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The typical resident is 52, making the area far older than the state and national figures. Around 6.1% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is much higher than most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people (8.4%) than the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language, spoken by 92.2% of people at home. Only 3.9% of residents use another language, which is far below the national figure.
A little above the national average, 40.2% of the community report having no religion. This is well above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%, while 50.8% are Christian.
About 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average. Local qualifications are most common in education and agriculture.
Typical weekly household income is $1,531, slightly below the national figure. Low-income households are common, with only 8.7% earning $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the state average.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.1% of people. Mental health conditions are also notably high at 11.7%, though very few people need help with daily activities.
The community is highly active, with 23.2% of people volunteering—far above the state average. More people here do unpaid housework and care for children compared to most other areas.
There are 11 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the national average, with a typical age of just 16, and they earn a typical personal income of $725, which is well above the national figure.
Families are the norm, with 50.3% being couples with children. People living alone are less common here (17.4%) than in the rest of the state.
Housing is dominated by large, separate houses, with 84.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at only 8.7%, and typical weekly rent is among the lowest in the country at $120.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 26% of people work from home, which is well above the national average.
The population is very stable, with only 20% of people having moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (72.8%), and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. The most common industries are agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. Residents have no access to groceries, health services, or public transport within a 15-minute walk.
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