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Kyeemagh
1 km²
Higher than usual home ownership defines Kyeemagh, where 46.9% of homes are owned outright. This is a mature community with a typical resident aged 44 and a high proportion of seniors. It is a culturally diverse area, with nearly half of the population speaking a language other than English at home. Many residents work from home or commute by car, living in large, mostly detached houses that are often occupied by families.
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The community is older than the state and national averages, with 23.9% of people aged 65 and over. A small number of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander at 1.8%, which is a little below the national figure.
Many residents were born overseas, accounting for 34.9% of the population, which is well above the national average. Greek is the most common ancestry at 26.1%.
Language diversity is very high, with 47.0% of people using another language at home—far above the national figure of 22.3%. Greek is the most common non-English language, spoken by 21.2% of residents.
Christianity is the most common faith at 66.1%. Only 16.5% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
The area has a high proportion of people who completed Year 12 at 56.6%. While 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national average.
Typical household weekly income is $1,699, which is about the same as the national figure. However, 25.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure higher than most similar areas.
Help with daily activities is needed by 8.2% of residents, which is a little above the national average. Mental health conditions are much lower here than in most areas, reported by only 3.2% of people.
Unpaid care is common here, with 15.0% of people providing support, which is well above the national figure. However, the volunteering rate is among the lowest at 7.8%.
There are 17 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $1,125, which is far above the national figure of $540.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children (59.7%) and a low number of people living alone.
The area is dominated by separate houses (84.3%), with 46.9% owned outright. Typical weekly rent is $575, which is well above the national figure.
Public transport stops are very frequent, and 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, most people drive to work, while 28.5% work from home.
The population is relatively stable, with only 25.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 50.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, which is a little above the national figure.
Kyeemagh is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school. However, access to health services is poor, with only 16.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk.
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