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Kin Kora
2 km²
A younger than average population defines Kin Kora, where the typical resident is 37 and children under 15 make up 21.7% of the community. This Queensland suburb is a family-oriented place with a high number of children and a workforce that is more active than the national average. It is distinguished by a strong presence of separate, large houses and a population that is more likely to identify as having no religion than the typical Australian.
Kin Kora has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The community is notably young, with a typical age of 37 and 21.7% of people being children under 15, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors aged 65 and over make up only 12.0%, a figure well below both the state and national averages.
Most residents were born in Australia, with 82.3% of the population born here. This is far below the national figure of 27.7% for those born overseas, and the most common ancestries are Australian and English.
English is the main language for 87.8% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in many similar areas, this 6.9% is still far below the national average of 22.3%.
A high number of residents report no religion at 45.5%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.5%.
About half of residents have completed Year 12, which is well below the national figure of 58.8%. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 12.7%, also far below the Australian average of 26.3%.
Typical weekly personal income is $855, which is a little above the national figure of $805. A significant 14.8% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the state average.
About 27.3% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national average. Mental health is the most reported condition, affecting 9.4% of residents.
Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 32.0% of people caring for children, a figure well above the national average of 26.3%. About 17.0% of the community also do volunteer work.
First Nations people make up 5.2% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. This group is notably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 21.
Families with children are common, making up 53.0% of households, though one-parent families are much more frequent here than in other areas at 18.9%.
Homes here are typically large, with 91.1% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure of 73.8%. Detached houses are the norm for 89.4% of residents.
Car travel is dominant, with 71.1% of people driving to work and only 0.4% using public transport. Very few people work from home, at just 4.3%, which is far below the national figure.
The area has seen significant movement, with 40.0% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.0% of the population.
Full-time employment is high at 64.9%, well above the national figure of 58.9%. Many residents work in manufacturing, healthcare, and retail, with technicians and trades being the most common occupations.
The suburb is quite walkable, with 99.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 86.9% near groceries. However, access to health services is far below the state average.
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