Kalbar

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national averages. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure, while children under 15 are also more common than in most similar areas.

This is a community with deep local roots, as 81.5% of people were born in Australia. Those born overseas make up only 8.9% of the population, a figure far below the national average, with English, Australian, and German being the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 89.3% of the community. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 54.7% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 34.3%, which is well below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than the national average, with only 10.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Those who completed Year 12 make up 43.5% of the population, also far below the national figure.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical weekly household earning $1,275, well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state and national averages.

Health challenges are more prevalent here, as 34.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, well above the national figure. This is consistent with the higher-than-average number of seniors who need help with daily activities.

Residents are very active in providing unpaid support, with 14.3% providing unpaid care and 26.7% doing significant housework, both of which are well above the national average. Volunteering is also common, with 19.7% of people pitching in.

First Nations people make up 4.9% of the population, and this group is noticeably younger than the state average. They see better employment outcomes than in other areas, with a 0% unemployment rate and higher typical incomes.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home. Over half of all households consist of couples with children, while one-parent families are slightly more common than in most similar areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98.4% of homes. Ownership is high, with 44.2% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure—and typical mortgage payments are well below the national average.

The community is almost entirely dependent on cars, as 0.9% of homes have no vehicle and there are no public transport stops in the area. Only 0.7% of people use public transport to get to work.

While most residents are long-term locals, there has been a recent influx of people from overseas, with 19.8% arriving in the last five years, a figure well above the national average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are major employers, accounting for 17.5% of jobs. However, fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 56.8%.

Kalbar is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While many people can walk to health services, almost no one lives within a 10-minute walk of public transport.