Kyvalley

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 20.4% of people aged 65 and over. However, it also has a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar areas.

Kyvalley is predominantly Australian-born, with 86.5% born here. This is far below the national and state figures for overseas-born residents, who make up only 5.8% of the population.

English is the primary language for 88.4% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state and national averages, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Most residents identify with a religion, with 54.3% being Christian. The 37.2% who have no religion is a little below the national figure.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 39% of people completing Year 12 and 12.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below the state and national averages.

Typical household incomes are a little below the national figure at $1,421 per week. Those earning $2,000 or more weekly are well below the state average at 4.6%.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.9% of people. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

Residents are much more likely to provide unpaid care and do housework than people in most other areas. This is consistent with the high number of people caring for children unpaid, at 33.6%.

There are 6 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical age for First Nations residents is 29, which is noticeably older than the state and national figure of 24.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is driven by a high number of couples with children, who make up 65.8% of families.

Home ownership is very high, with 48.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with every single home owning at least one vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available in the community.

Kyvalley is a stable community where only 20.8% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

The local workforce is very active, with 67.1% working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the most common industries.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk of any home.