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Kentucky South

49 km²

Far more people identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander in Kentucky South than in most other areas, with 7.4% of the population. This small community of 121 residents is much older than the national average, and it is mostly made up of separate houses. While it is a quiet area with very few children, it has a high proportion of university-qualified adults. The community is deeply rooted, with very few people moving into the area over the last five years.

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The typical resident is 49, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up only 10.7% of the population, a figure well below the national average.

Most of the community was born in Australia, and those from overseas make up 9.9% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the only language used at home for 90.9% of residents. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 39.7% of residents have no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 43.0%.

This is a well-qualified area where 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Incomes are lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,312, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 14.9% of people. Long-term health conditions are also well above the national average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 23.0% of people helping out, far above the state figure. Unpaid housework and childcare are also much more common than in most areas.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $850 is well above the national figure for First Nations people.

Most households are couples with children, though 28.3% of people live alone. This is a little above the national figure.

Every home in the area is a separate house. Renting is very rare at 6.5%, far below the national figure, and 34.8% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. However, 31.0% of workers are based at home, which is far above the national average.

The community is very stable, with only 18.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry for 31.0% of workers. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, though fewer adults are working or looking for work than in most areas.

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

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