Kundabung

The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with 17.5% aged 65 and over. It is a family-oriented area where 19.5% are children and there is a higher rate of de facto relationships than usual.

This is a community with deep local roots, as 84.7% were born in Australia. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure, with English and Irish being the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the primary language for 91.6% of residents. The use of another language at home is far below the state and national figures, and no residents report speaking little or no English.

A large portion of the community reports no religious affiliation, at 46.4%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 14.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Far fewer people completed Year 12 compared to the state average, and there are no schools within 3 km.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical personal weekly income of $606. Personal earnings are generally low, as nearly half of the population earns under $650 a week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas. Long-term health conditions affect 34.4% of residents, and mental health conditions are more frequent than the national average.

Unpaid care is a common part of life, with a higher than average rate of people providing unpaid care and a higher proportion of residents doing significant weekly housework.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.5% of the population. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 19 and a household income that is well above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and a much lower rate of people living alone compared to the state average.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 44% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon here, occurring in only 9.2% of households.

Car dependence is total, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. While there are some bus stops available, they are rarely used for work trips.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. About 12.7% of residents arrived from overseas recently.

Unemployment is a little above the national figure at 6.2%, and full-time employment is well below the state average. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.