Killabakh

Killabakh is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 57 and 31.9% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.3% of the population, which is a little below the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.7%, far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common religion at 56.0%, while 29.8% of residents have no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 9.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 33.3% completing Year 12, both far below state averages.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical weekly household income is $982, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.7% of people. Consequently, 8.5% of residents need help with daily activities, a little above the national average.

The community is very active in unpaid work, with 19.0% providing unpaid care and 22.2% volunteering, both well above state figures. This is consistent with the high number of seniors in the area.

There are 6 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical age for First Nations residents is 16, far younger than the national figure of 24.

Couples without children make up nearly half of the households (49.4%). One-parent families are more common here than in most areas, at 16.1%.

Every home in Killabakh is a separate house, and 60.0% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most homes are large, with 88.2% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops. 65.9% of working residents commute by car.

The population is very stable, with only 23.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (42.6%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. Common industries include agriculture, forestry and fishing, as well as health and social assistance.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.