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Kyabram South
18 km²
A far older population than the state average defines Kyabram South, where the typical resident is 49. This small community is mostly made up of people in established relationships, with a very high proportion of adults in de facto partnerships. It is a predominantly Australian-born area with a strong preference for detached housing. The community is mostly car-dependent and an unusual number of residents now work from home.
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The area is significantly older than the national figure, with 23.2% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up 15.9% of the population, which is a little below the state and national figures.
Very few people were born overseas, at just 4.3%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.
English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the community. Only 4.3% of people use another language at home, far below the state figure of 27.6%.
A large majority of residents report no religion at 59.4%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is much lower than the state average, with only 12.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 37.9% completing Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $769, which is among the lowest for similar areas and far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 23.2% of residents, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most common reported condition.
Unpaid housework is very common here, with 37.9% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. However, volunteers make up only 5.2% of the population, which is well below the state average.
The First Nations population is very small, and the typical age of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person here is 39, far older than the national figure of 24.
Most homes are occupied by couples with children (77.1%), though 27.3% of people live alone, which is a little above the national figure.
Housing is dominated by detached homes, with 100% of dwellings being separate houses. Outright home ownership is very high at 63.6%, far above the national figure of 31%.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. A high 31% of people work from home, far above the national figure of 21%.
The community has seen significant movement recently, with 44.6% of people moving house in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.
Full-time employment is well above the state average at 65.5%, and the unemployment rate is very low at 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.
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