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Kybeyan

303 km²

A tiny population of just 28 people makes Kybeyan a sparsely populated rural area. It is a community of adults and children, with a typical resident aged 49 and a high number of children under 15. Many residents live in de facto relationships, and there is a strong culture of unpaid care and volunteering. This quiet pocket of the Snowy Monaro region is largely car-dependent, with no schools or shops within walking distance.

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The typical resident is 49, which is far older than the national figure. There are no seniors aged 65 and over, but children under 15 make up 21.4% of the population, a figure well above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with ancestral roots mainly identify as English or Australian. About 10.7% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the levels seen across New South Wales and Australia.

Religion is more common here than in most similar areas; 67.9% of people identify as Christian. Only 25% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the national average.

Education levels are generally low, with 52.2% of residents reaching Year 10. Only 15% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state and national figures.

Incomes are generally low, with the typical personal weekly income of $487 sitting far below the national figure. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are in good health, with 14.3% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average. No one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Community spirit is high, with 20% of people volunteering, well above the national average. Unpaid work is common, as 45% of people care for children and 30% spend 15 or more hours on housework.

The First Nations population is very small. Those who identify as such are far older than the national average and have a personal income that is far above the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per dwelling. Most are couples, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Housing costs are low, with typical weekly rents of $300 and home-loan payments of $1,138, both of which are far below the state and national figures.

The area has no public transport routes, stops, or departures, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

Movement is relatively steady, with 35.7% of people moving into the area in the last five years, though this is slightly below the national rate.

Job activity is very high, with 80% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the state and national averages.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also quite steep, with an average slope of 12.2%.

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