Kianga

Kianga is a senior-heavy community where people aged 65 and over make up 38.6% of the population, far above the national figure of 17.2%. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 6.2%, which is well above the Australian average.

The area is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry. Only 11.0% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 92.7% of the community. Only 1.7% of people use another language at home, far below the 22.3% seen across Australia.

About 41.8% of residents have no religion, which is a little above the national figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 50.7%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 40.2% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Household incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,108, well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health needs are high here, with 39.0% of people living with a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. People needing help with daily activities are also much more common than in most areas.

Community spirit is high, with 20.7% of residents volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in most other areas.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 21. About 10.2% of First Nations people speak a First Nations language, which is well above the state average.

Homes are generally smaller, with a typical 2.2 people per household. People living alone are more common here than in most areas, at 28.1%.

Home ownership is very high, with 61.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Almost all homes are separate houses, and 82.9% have three or more bedrooms.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 62.0% of workers driving to work. While there are five public transport stops, they are often a long walk from home.

The population is relatively stable, as 31.0% of people moved in the last five years, well below the national figure of 40.7%. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Working or looking for work is far less common here than across Australia, at 39.9%. However, the unemployment rate is very low at 1.1%.

Kianga is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.