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Kinvara
12 km²
A typical resident of Kinvara is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 50. This small community is characterized by a high proportion of seniors and a strong preference for separate housing. With very few children and a high number of residents working from home, it feels like a quiet, established residential area. Its most distinctive feature is a remarkably high rate of volunteering, which is far above the state and national figures.
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The area is much older than most, with 20.7% of people aged 65 and over and very few children under 15. De facto relationships are also more common here than in most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, with English, Australian, and Irish being the most common ancestries. Only 13.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the state and national figures.
Nearly half of the population (47.7%) report no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
The community is well-qualified, with 24.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 57.3% completing Year 12, both figures being much higher than in most similar areas.
Typical weekly incomes for families, households, and individuals are all higher than in most similar areas and remain about the same as the state and national figures.
Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, although mental health conditions are a little more frequent than the national figure.
Volunteerism is a standout feature, with 27.6% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also more common than in the rest of the state.
There are 6 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is well above the national figure.
Homes tend to be smaller, with only 2.3 people per house. However, one-parent families and people living alone are more common here than in most similar areas.
The area is dominated by large, separate houses, and 43.7% are owned outright. Rents and home-loan payments are among the highest at this level.
Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 34.3% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.
The population is quite stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state or national figures. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
A high proportion of adults (62.9%) are working or looking for work, though full-time employment is among the lowest at this level. Common industries include agriculture and construction.
The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state figure and almost no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or schools.
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