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Kadnook
116 km²
Far from any urban hub in the West Wimmera region, Kadnook is a small, sparsely populated rural area. It is a community of just 41 people where the typical resident is 48, though it has a surprisingly high number of children under 15. The area is defined by a strong spirit of service, with nearly half the population volunteering. It is a quiet, car-dependent place where people primarily rely on private vehicles for all their needs.
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The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the national figure of 38. However, 24.4% of the population are children under 15, a figure well above the national average.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with no one born overseas. The most common ancestries are Australian at 56.1%, followed by German at 41.5% and English at 26.8%.
While 85.4% of residents speak only English, 12.2% use another language at home, which is much higher than in similar areas. Vietnamese is the most common non-English language at 9.8%.
About 46.3% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 56.1%.
Around 54.8% of residents have completed Year 12, which is well below the national figure of 58.8%. Qualifications are often in engineering, agriculture, and society and culture.
Typical weekly family incomes are $2,333, a little above the national figure. However, the typical household income is $1,125, which is well below the national average.
Mental health conditions are reported by 12.2% of residents, which is well above the national figure of 8.8%. No residents currently require help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common here, with 48.4% of people helping out, far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others is also well above the national figure.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Couples without children make up the majority of households at 53.3%. On average, there are 2.2 people per home, which is a little below the national figure.
Typical weekly rent is $290, which is well below the national figure of $375. Monthly home-loan payments usually sit around $1,517.
There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, meaning residents rely entirely on private vehicles.
The area has seen some movement, with 37.5% of people moving house in the last five years.
About 54.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0.
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