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Kyabram
144 km²
Typical weekly household incomes in Kyabram are much lower than the national figure, reflecting a a modest local economy. This community is far older than the state and national average, with more than a quarter of residents aged 65 and over. Many people here own their homes outright and live in detached houses, creating a stable but aging population. It is a largely Australian-born community where English is the dominant language.
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Kyabram is far older than most of Australia, with a typical resident aged 46 and 26.7% of the population aged 65 or over. This high number of seniors is well above the national figure of 17.2%.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 86.2% born here and only 7.5% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.
English is the primary language for 89% of the population. Very few people use another language at home (4.6%), which is far below the state and national figures.
Religious affiliation is consistent with the national trend, as 38.8% of people report having no religion and 51.7% identify as Christian.
Educational attainment is much lower than the state average, with only 35.5% of residents completing Year 12 and 10.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Weekly incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,174 and the typical personal income being $636.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, as 35.9% of people have a long-term health condition and 7.8% need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is high at 17.3%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 15.4% of residents provide unpaid care, which is much higher than in most areas.
First Nations residents are younger than the state average, with a typical age of 22. However, personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates are lower than the national figures.
Single living is common, as 31.3% of people live alone. One-parent families are also much more frequent here than in most other areas.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 87.8% of homes being detached. Many are owned outright (42.3%), and typical weekly rents are far below the state average at $220.
Cars are essential as 68.3% of people drive to work and public transport use is non-existent. The drive time to the city is much higher than in most areas.
The population is relatively stable, with 31.4% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
A smaller proportion of adults are working or looking for work (54.1%) compared to the state average. The local workforce is concentrated in health care, manufacturing, and retail.
The area is only somewhat walkable, with fewer amenities within a 15-minute walk compared to the state average. Only 30.4% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.