Kia Ora

The area has a strong First Nations presence at 17.6%, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. Seniors make up 38.2% of the population, while there are no children under 15 living here.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include English, Australian, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home by 97.1% of residents. No one in the community speaks a language other than English or reports speaking little to no English.

About 64.7% of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 29.4%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 40% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.0% of the population.

Typical personal weekly income is $933, which is a little above the national figure of $805. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than elsewhere, with 38.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average of 27.7%.

Unpaid care is a significant part of life here; 20% of people provide unpaid care and 40% care for children, both figures being far above the national average.

The First Nations community in Kia Ora is quite young, with a typical age of 14. Their typical personal income of $1,375 is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes are slightly larger than the national typical, with 2.7 people per dwelling. Most households are couples with children, making up 76.9% of families.

Housing costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $205 and typical monthly home-loan payments of just $105, both of which are far below state and national figures.

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

The community has seen significant movement, with 71.4% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far above the national figure of 40.7%.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work is 48.0%, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

This is a completely car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.