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Kanumbra
30 km²
A small population of just 53 people makes Kanumbra a sparsely populated area. It is a markedly older community where the typical resident is 56, and there are no children under 15. Most residents live in detached houses, and many have lived there for more than five years. The area is defined by its quiet, residential nature and a high proportion of retirees, which is reflected in the fact that 43.4% of the population are seniors.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 56 and 43.4% of people aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15, and de facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of the state.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the only language used at home by 98.1% of residents. No one in the community reported using another language at home, far below the state and national figures.
A large majority of people here have no religion, at 62.3%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 15.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 45.2% completing Year 12. There are no schools within 3 km.
Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,125 a week. However, 13.6% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is a little above the national average.
People needing help with daily activities are much more common here at 9.4% than in most areas. This is consistent with the very high proportion of seniors in the community.
Volunteering is much more common here than elsewhere, with 27.3% of people volunteering. Unpaid housework is also very high at 43.2%, while very few people care for children unpaid.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are smaller than usual with 2.1 people per home. About 30.8% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.
Every home here is a separate house, and 88.5% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 46.2% owning their home outright, far above the national figure.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available.
The community is very stable, with 0.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.
About 56.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than most areas. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.
The area has a walkability score of 0.2, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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