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Kyalite
534 km²
Young families are the defining feature of Kyalite, where the typical resident is just 34 years old. This small community is much younger than the national average, with over a quarter of the population being children under 15. Most people live in large, detached houses and work in agriculture or management. It is a stable, car-dependent area where many residents own their homes outright and few have moved recently.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with children making up 25.3% of the population. Seniors are very rare here, as those aged 65 and over account for only 4.6%, which is far below the national average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins make up only 6.9%, a figure far below the national level. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.
English is the primary language for 94.3% of the population. While 6.9% of people use another language at home, no one in the area speaks little or no English.
About 48.3% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.6%.
Qualifications are generally lower than in most areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, 45.8% of residents have completed Year 12, which is about the same as similar areas.
Household incomes are varied; 26.1% earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure. However, the typical family income of $1,624 per week is well below the New South Wales average.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.5% of residents. Other reported long-term conditions include asthma and arthritis.
Community participation is high, with 23.5% of people volunteering, far above the state average. Unpaid care is also common, with 33.8% of people caring for children and 29.4% doing significant housework.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in the most recent census for this area.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area, and it is very rare for anyone to live alone.
Ownership is strong, with 60.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most residents live in separate houses, and typical monthly mortgage payments are much lower than in other areas.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. While 22% of people work from home, others rely on driving, though 15% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The population is very stable, with only 10.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.
Agriculture is the primary industry for 42% of workers, and 46% of the workforce are managers. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and a higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas.
Kyalite is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no schools, health services, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk of any home.
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