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Konongwootong

98 km²

A small population of just 60 people defines Konongwootong, making it much smaller than most similar areas. This is a mature community where the typical resident is 45, noticeably older than the national figure. It is a predominantly rural setting where most people work in agriculture and a high proportion of residents volunteer their time. The area is largely car-dependent and consists entirely of separate houses.

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The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While 16.7% of the population are seniors, those in de facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite Scottish, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 93.3% of residents. While 5% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in many similar areas, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Nearly half of the population (48.3%) report having no religion, a figure well above the national average. The remaining residents are mostly Christian.

Half of the residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas. Qualifications are heavily concentrated in agriculture and environment, as well as society and culture.

Personal incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly personal income of $1,015. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

A higher proportion of people have a long-term health condition compared to the state, with arthritis and stroke being the most common. Despite this, no residents require help with daily activities or report a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very common here, with 34.5% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework and caring for children.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Families are the norm, with 47.2% of households consisting of couples with children. People living alone are much less common here than in the rest of the state.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Outright home ownership is well above the national figure at 40.7%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are far lower than the state average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. This is consistent with the fact that no homes are without a motor vehicle and nearly 30% of people work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 26.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 76.4% of adults working or looking for work—far above the state average. Most of these jobs are in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no public transport stops, schools, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.

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