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Kandanga Creek
17 km²
Typical household incomes in Kandanga Creek are lower than the national figure, reflecting a modest rural community. It is a small area with just 129 people, where the population is far older than the state and national averages. A significant number of residents are First Nations people, and there is a strong culture of volunteering and unpaid care. Most people here live in their own detached homes and rely entirely on cars to get around.
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The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 8.5%. It is a mature community where the typical resident is 50, which is far older than the national figure of 38.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with an overseas birthplace make up 12.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure.
English is the main language here, with only 3.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A large number of people here report having no religion, at 46.5%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
Higher education is less common here, with only 6.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Weekly incomes are lower than in most areas, with the typical household earning $1,375, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.7% of people, which is about the same as the national figure.
Residents are very active in their community, with 25.9% volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%—and 17.6% providing unpaid care.
There are 11 First Nations people in the area, whose typical personal income of $575 is about the same as the national figure.
Families with children make up 47.2% of households, and there are fewer people living alone than in most areas.
Home ownership is very high, with 57.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Every single home in the area is a separate house.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport and no homes without a motor vehicle.
About 31.7% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to the national figure, though full-time employment is much lower than most areas at 52.9%.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.
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