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Kyogle
30 km²
A growing population of seniors defines Kyogle, where the typical resident is now 47 years old. This New South Wales town is a modest community with a strong Australian and English heritage. It is marked by a significant number of older adults and families with single parents. While many residents face challenges with health and low incomes, there is a notable presence of First Nations people and a high rate of local volunteering.
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The community is far older than the national average, with 28.4% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 19.3% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia (83.0%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.
English is the primary language for 84.7% of the population. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the New South Wales and national averages.
Christianity is the most common faith at 46.9%. About 37.9% of residents report no religion, a figure that is well above the state average.
Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 32.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.
Incomes are much lower than in most other areas; the typical household earns $939 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common here, with long-term health conditions affecting 38.4% of people. This is far above the national average, and 8.4% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is common, with 18.8% of people pitching in, which is well above the national rate. About 3.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force.
First Nations people make up 5.5% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. This community is noticeably younger than others, and 11.3% speak a First Nations language.
Living arrangements vary, with 38.2% of people living alone and 28.5% in one-parent families, the latter being among the highest for this level. Typical homes are small, with 2.2 people per dwelling.
The area is dominated by separate houses (89.3%), and 42.1% are owned outright. Typical weekly rent is $280, which is well below the national figure.
Cars are essential as no one commutes by public transport, though 9.3% of people work from home. Most homes have one or two vehicles.
The population is somewhat mobile, with 36.3% moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.6% of the community.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work (43.5%) compared to most areas. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is a little above the national average, with many employed in health and social assistance.
The town is somewhat walkable, with a score of 5.7. While 80% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, fewer are within a 10-minute walk of public transport compared to the state average.