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Kiora
13 km²
Tucked away in the Eurobodalla region, Kiora is a very small, sparsely populated area with just 47 residents. It is an older community where the typical resident is 52, and there are no children under 15. The area is notable for its high proportion of First Nations people and a population that is largely car-dependent due to its isolated setting. This creates a quiet residential pocket characterized by older adults and a high number of couples without children.
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The community is far older than the national average, with 23.4% of people aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15 living here, and a high 22.0% of residents are in de facto relationships.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of the population speaking another language, far below the state and national averages.
A large share of the community reports having no religion at 46.8%, which is far above the New South Wales figure.
The area is well-qualified, with 25.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is about the same as the national figure, though only 51.2% of residents completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $1,499, a little below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common here, as 42.6% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national average of 27.7%. This includes a mental health condition rate of 12.8%.
The area has a high rate of volunteering at 23.3%. Additionally, 41.9% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is far above the national figure.
First Nations people make up 10.6% of the population, well above the national average. This group is much younger, with a typical age of 8, and earns a typical personal income of $1,625, which is far above the national figure.
Homes are typically small, with 2.1 people per dwelling. Most households are couples without children, who make up 69.2% of the community.
Renting is very affordable here, with a typical weekly rent of $175, which is far below the national figure. Monthly home-loan payments are typically $1,965.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving residents completely reliant on other means of travel.
The population is relatively stable, with 27.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.
Only 37.2% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below both the state and national averages.
Kiora is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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