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Kikoira
430 km²
A typical resident of Kikoira is 45, making the community noticeably older than the national average. This is a very small, predominantly Australian-born settlement where most people own their own homes outright. The area is defined by a strong connection to the land, with the vast majority of the workforce employed in agriculture and forestry. It is a stable, quiet place where few people have moved in recently and most families live in large, detached houses.
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Residents are generally older than the state average, with 18.3% aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 11.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Scottish.
English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, far below the state and national figures.
Christianity is the main faith here, with 76.7% of people identifying as such. Those with no religion make up 25% of the population, which is far below the national average.
While 60% of residents have completed Year 12—slightly above the national figure—those with a bachelor degree or higher are far fewer than in most other areas at 11.1%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,562, which is a little below the national figure. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, affecting 23.3% of people. About 5% of residents need help with daily activities.
Community involvement is very high, with 40% of people volunteering and 31.1% providing unpaid care. There is also a strong military connection, with 7.5% having served in the Defence Force.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Families tend to be larger than the national average, with 2.7 people per home. Most households are couples with children (58.7%) or couples without children (30.4%).
Every home in Kikoira is a separate house, and 63.6% are owned outright—a figure far above the national average. There are no renters in the community.
The area is highly car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 0% of people commuting by public transport. However, 42.4% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.
The population is very stable, with only 12.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 73.3% of adults working or looking for work. Most jobs are in agriculture, forestry and fishing.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.
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