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Kynnumboon
10 km²
A rural setting with no public transport defines Kynnumboon, a small community in New South Wales. It is an older area where the typical resident is 54, and many people have lived there for a long time. The neighborhood is almost entirely made up of detached houses, with a high proportion of residents owning their homes outright. This quiet character is reflected in its low population and a workforce largely rooted in agriculture and professional services.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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This is an older community, with 27.5% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. It has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, and a typical resident is far older than the state average.
Most residents were born in Australia, with 87.2% born here. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the New South Wales average.
English is the main language for 94.5% of residents. While 9.2% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the state average.
Many residents here have no religion, at 46.8%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is also common, accounting for 45% of the population.
Educational attainment is lower than the state average, with 46.7% completing Year 12 and 15.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the area is well served by schools, with 11 located within 3km.
Incomes are generally lower than the national figure. The typical weekly household income is $1,187, which is well below the New South Wales average of $2,185.
Health levels are slightly better than average, with fewer people needing help with daily activities or living with long-term health conditions compared to the rest of the state.
Residents are highly active in their community, with 24% volunteering, a figure far above the state average. Many people also provide unpaid care or perform significant amounts of unpaid housework.
The First Nations population is small and notably young, with a typical age of just 15. While personal incomes are well below the national figure, First Nations household incomes are well above the state average.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas. Most homes contain two people, and far fewer residents live alone compared to the state average.
Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, and 65.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is much less common here than across New South Wales.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one commuting by public transport. About 24.4% of the workforce operates from home.
The community is very stable, with only 13.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.
Agriculture, forestry and fishing is a major industry for 26.8% of workers. While full-time employment is slightly above the national average, the overall percentage of adults working or looking for work is well below the state figure.
Walking is difficult here due to a very low walkability score and almost no amenities within a 15-minute walk. Residents are almost entirely reliant on cars for groceries, health services, and parks.
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