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Kincumber South

1 km²

Seniors dominate the population in Kincumber South, where 58% of residents are aged 65 or over. This creates a very old community with a typical resident aged 68, far older than the national figure. It is a quiet residential area where most people live in small households or alone, and a high proportion own their homes outright. The area is largely car-dependent and has a much smaller population of children than most other parts of the state.

Kincumber South's schools draw a more advantaged community than local incomes would suggest.

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The typical resident is 68, and with 58% of people aged 65 or over, this area is far older than the rest of Australia. Consequently, children under 15 make up only 7.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

While 69.2% of people were born in Australia, the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born residents than most similar areas, with English and Irish being the most common ancestral backgrounds.

English is the primary language for 89.2% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the New South Wales and national figures.

Christianity is the main religious affiliation at 62%. About 29.1% of people report no religion, which is well below the national figure.

Many residents have not completed Year 12, with only 35.4% doing so, far below the national figure. The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is also far below the state and national averages.

Incomes here are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $721 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with 54% of people living with a long-term health condition—far above the national figure. This is consistent with the older population, as 11.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

A higher number of people provide unpaid care than in most areas, though far fewer people care for children unpaid. There is also a notably higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the state average.

First Nations people make up 1.7% of the population. The typical age for First Nations residents is 37, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Living arrangements are small, with a typical home containing only 1.7 people. More than half of all residents (53.1%) live alone, which is far above the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 79.3% of homes owned outright—far above the state and national figures. Most homes are separate houses, but they are generally small, with only 34.1% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is highly car-dependent, and 11.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure. While most homes are within a short walk of public transport, no one uses it to commute to work.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.9% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working age residents are less active here; only 26.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. Many who do work are employed in health care or education.

Despite being close to public transport and parks, the area is mostly car-dependent. Residents have very limited walking access to groceries or health services, which is far below the state average.

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