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Kingstown
322 km²
A tiny population of just 62 people makes Kingstown a sparsely populated rural area. It is an exceptionally young community where the typical resident is only 32 and no one aged 65 or over lives here. This creates a family-focused atmosphere, with a high proportion of children and many people in de facto relationships. The area is defined by its rural character and a strong sense of local contribution through volunteering.
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The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 22.6% of the population. First Nations people make up 6.5% of the residents, which is well above the New South Wales average of 3.4%.
Almost everyone here was born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the rest of the state. Most people identify as Australian, English, Scottish, or Irish.
English is the only language spoken at home in Kingstown. This is far below the national figure, where 22.3% of people use another language.
About 64.5% of residents identify as Christian, while 32.3% have no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well below the Australian average of 38.9%.
Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 27.8%.
Household incomes are generally low; the typical weekly household income is $1,125, which is far below the state figure of $1,829. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.9% of residents. Long-term health conditions are slightly more frequent than the national average.
Residents are very active in their community, with 32.6% volunteering, a figure far above the state average. A high number of people also provide unpaid care or do significant housework.
The First Nations community is very young, with a typical age of just 8 years. Personal income for First Nations residents is $450, which is well below the state average of $600.
Homes are typically larger than average, with 2.6 people per dwelling. A high number of people live alone, representing 39.1% of households, which is far above the national figure.
Every home in Kingstown is a separate house, and 100% of them have three or more bedrooms. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly cost of $120, which is far below the state average.
The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most households own multiple vehicles, with 47.8% having two cars.
The population is quite mobile, with 41.4% of residents having moved house in the last five years.
Work is concentrated in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. While the unemployment rate is 0.0%, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is much lower than in most areas.
Kingstown is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the state average. Most residents cannot reach groceries, health services, or public transport within a 15-minute walk.
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