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Kimbolton
67 km²
Far older than the state or national average, Kimbolton is a small, mature community in Greater Bendigo. The typical resident is 55, and the area is marked by a notably low number of children and young families. This is a sparsely populated rural setting where the local population is small and predominantly Australian-born. Life here is quiet and car-dependent, with few overseas arrivals and a workforce primarily in trades and education.
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The community is significantly older than most areas, with a typical age of 55 and only 11.5% of residents being children under 15. There are very few people in de facto relationships, at just 4.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.
English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the state and national averages.
Religious patterns follow the national trend, with 38.5% of people reporting no religion and 42.7% identifying as Christian.
Educational attainment is much lower than in other areas, with only 3.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 21.0% completing Year 12.
Incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,375 a week and only 3.6% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly.
Health challenges are more common here, as 38.5% of people have a long-term condition. Mental health issues are among the highest at this level, affecting 17.7% of residents.
Participation in unpaid work is low, though the area has a higher-than-average number of people who have served in the Defence Force at 3.7%.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.
Most people live in couples, with 38.4% in families with children and 35.6% without. Very few people live alone here, at just 9.7%.
Separate houses are very common at 87.1%, and 38.7% are owned outright. Typical weekly rent is $250, which is well below the state figure.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one motor vehicle.
Migration is relatively low, with 30.1% of the population having moved in the last five years, which is well below the national rate.
Unemployment is a little higher than the state average at 6.4%. The most common industries for those working are education, accommodation, and food services.
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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