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Kurmond

8 km²

Almost every home in Kurmond is a separate house, with 99.3% of dwellings being detached. This is a mature community where residents are noticeably older than the national figure, and many households enjoy high incomes. The area is defined by large family homes and a strong presence of seniors, creating a spacious residential pocket in the Hawkesbury region.

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The typical resident is 43, and the area has a high proportion of seniors, with 21.2% aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure.

While 82.4% of residents were born in Australia, the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born people than most similar areas.

English is the main language for nearly 90% of the community, though the share of people using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas.

About 60% of residents identify as Christian, while 33.8% of the community report having no religion, a figure well below the national average.

A higher number of adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar areas, with many qualified in engineering and management.

Kurmond is relatively affluent, with 32.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the state and national figures.

About 29.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, a rate a little above the national figure, with arthritis being the most common.

More people here spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework than in most other areas, and there is a slightly higher rate of former Defence Force members.

First Nations households in this area have incomes far above the state and national figures, and the typical resident is 22 years old.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household and a much lower rate of people living alone compared to the rest of the state.

The housing stock is dominated by large homes, with 89.7% having three or more bedrooms, and 44% of these properties are owned outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as no one commutes by public transport and 0% of residents can reach others via transit within 45 minutes.

The community is quite stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the state or national averages.

While 62% of adults are working or looking for work, full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas, with many people working in construction or health.

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

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