Kewell

The community is notably diverse in age and background, with a First Nations population of 5.3% and a high number of people in de facto relationships. It is younger than the national figure, yet 24.6% of residents are seniors, which is well above the state average.

The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas, a figure far below both the state and national averages. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, and no residents speak little or no English, which is far below the national and state figures.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while the 28.1% who have no religion is far below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 8.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, often in agriculture and the environment.

Typical weekly household income is $1,374, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, a result far below the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas, with only 17.5% reporting a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one requires help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is high at 20%, well above the national figure. Unpaid childcare is also very common, with 37.8% of people caring for children, which is among the highest for its level.

First Nations people make up a significant part of this small community, with a typical age of 18, which is noticeably younger than the state and national figures of 24.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, and very few people live alone.

Every home in Kewell is a separate house, and 47.6% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is non-existent, and typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the state average.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is consistent with the fact that 26.1% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national figure.

About 32% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Over half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is far above the national figure, though only 51.1% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score of 0.0 is far below the state average.