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Kaimkillenbun

208 km²

A high proportion of children and a significant First Nations presence define the community of Kaimkillenbun. This small Queensland area is younger than most, with a typical age of 40 and nearly 20% of residents under 15. It is a place where many people work in agriculture and a high number of residents contribute through volunteering. The landscape is dominated by separate houses and a strong reliance on cars for daily travel.

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The area has a First Nations population of 6.5%, which is well above the national figure. It is a relatively young community, with children under 15 making up 19.4% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.1% of the population, which is far below the national rate. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 63.3% identifying as Christians and 32.3% reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure.

The area has a lower rate of Year 12 completion at 37.7%, which is far below the national average. This is consistent with a workforce where many hold Certificate III or IV qualifications.

Typical household income is $1,333 a week, which is well below the national figure. However, 23.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most similar areas.

While 31.0% of people have a long-term health condition, only 2.0% need help with daily activities, a rate much lower than most areas.

Community spirit is high, with 22.8% of residents volunteering, a figure well above the national rate of 14.1%.

There are 16 First Nations people in the area. The typical person in this group is 29, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 24.

Families with couples and children are common, making up 56.9% of households. About a quarter of all residents live alone.

Separate houses make up 94.7% of dwellings, far above the national figure. Rent is very affordable here, with a typical weekly rent of $225, and 42.6% of homes are owned outright.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes by public transport and every home has at least one vehicle.

While few people have moved recently, there is a high number of recent arrivals from overseas, at 24.0%, which is well above the national average.

The workforce is very active, with 71.1% of adults working or looking for work. Nearly 39% of employees work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.

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