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Korumburra South
16 km²
Life in Korumburra South revolves around large family homes and a car-dependent rural setting. This small community is far older than the national figure, yet it has a surprisingly high number of children and a strong First Nations presence. It is a place where people are very active in their community, with high rates of volunteering and unpaid care. The area is dominated by detached houses and a population that predominantly identifies as Australian or English.
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The community is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 46, though 22.8% of residents are children under 15. First Nations people make up 5.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and 50% claim Australian ancestry. While 19.3% were born overseas—much higher than in similar areas—this is still well below the national and state figures.
English is the primary language here, with 93.9% of people using it at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the state and national averages.
A majority of residents report no religion at 54.4%, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.1%.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 38.2% have completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.
Typical household incomes are about the same as the state and national figures. However, personal incomes are slightly higher than the national figure, and 12% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, and 8.8% of people need help with daily activities. Conversely, mental health conditions are much lower than the national figure.
This is a highly active community where 34.8% of people volunteer, a rate far above the state average. Many residents provide unpaid care, and 33.7% perform over 15 hours of unpaid housework weekly.
First Nations residents in the area have a typical personal income of $1,024, which is far above the national figure. This group is also far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 13.
Homes are typically larger than in most areas, with 2.8 people per household. The community is largely made up of couples with children, and very few people live alone.
Every single home is a separate house, and 92.5% have three or more bedrooms. While 40% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $225.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. About 23% of workers operate from home.
The population is relatively stable, with 36.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the most common industries.
The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.
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