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Kirkconnell

14 km²

High rates of full-time employment set Kirkconnell apart from similar areas. This small community is home to 219 people and has a strong First Nations presence, with 12.3% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The population is notably older than the national figure, and there are very few children in the area. It is a car-dependent place where most people work in trades or agriculture.

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The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Children under 15 are far fewer here than in the rest of the state, making up just 2.3% of the population.

About 18.3% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas, though still well below the state and national figures.

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

Religious affiliation is common here, as the 5.0% of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 1.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and just 6.5% completing Year 12.

Typical household income is well above the state and national figures at $2,583 weekly, although typical personal income is well below the national figure.

The community is very healthy, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both reported far below the national averages.

Participation in community activities is very low, with volunteers at 2.3% and those providing unpaid care at 0.0%, both among the lowest for similar areas.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, and they are far older than the national average with a typical age of 39.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per home, and one-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas.

Monthly home-loan payments typically sit at $1,950, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area is very remote, with a 132-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops available.

The population is very stable, with only 3.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate.

Full-time employment is far above the national average at 83.3%, with many residents working as technicians, tradespeople, or in agriculture.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and no schools, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk.

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