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Kundibakh
31 km²
A far older population than most similar areas defines Kundibakh, where the typical resident is 53. This small community in the Mid-Coast region is marked by a high proportion of seniors and a strong tendency toward home ownership. Most residents live in detached houses and have a high rate of volunteering. The area feels quiet and residential, with very few people born overseas and a strong connection to traditional Australian and English ancestry.
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The community is significantly older than the national figure, with 21.3% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 18% of the population, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
Australian and English heritage are dominant here, while those born overseas make up only 6.7%, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.
English is the primary language for 93.3% of residents. While 5.6% of people use another language at home, no one in the area speaks little or no English.
Christianity is the most common faith at 58.4%, while 37.1% of residents report no religion, which is a little below the national figure.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 31.4% completing Year 12.
Incomes are much lower than the national figures, with the typical household earning $974 a week and typical personal weekly income sitting at $529.
While 28.1% of people have a long-term health condition, the area has a very low rate of mental health conditions and no residents needing help with daily activities.
Residents are highly active in their community, with 35.6% volunteering and 17.8% providing unpaid care, both of which are well above the national average.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.
Living arrangements are varied, with 34.3% of people living alone, a figure well above the state average. Couples with children make up 54.5% of families.
The area is dominated by detached houses, 71.4% of which are owned outright. There are no rental properties in the community.
Car use is essential as there are no public transport stops or routes, and every home owns at least one motor vehicle.
The community has seen significant movement, with 45.1% of residents having moved house in the last five years.
Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, and the unemployment rate of 7.7% is a little above the national figure.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk and a walkability score of 0.0.
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