Kinchant Dam

Families are common here, with children under 15 making up 22.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 41, and there is a high proportion of people in de facto relationships at 18.9%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 6% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home by 74.3% of residents, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is higher than usual, as the 24% of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 46.4%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 4.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Household incomes are high, with a typical weekly family income of $2,463, which is a little above the national figure. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents enjoy better health than most areas, as those with long-term health conditions are at 19.7%, well below the national figure of 27.7%.

About 27.6% of people care for children unpaid, which is a little above the national average. However, volunteering is among the lowest at this level at 8.2%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home and a high percentage of couples with children at 63.1%. Very few people live alone compared to the national average.

Most of the 80.4% of detached houses are owned, with 41.2% owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is very low, typically $215 per week.

Most people drive to work, though 4.4% use public transport, which is a little above the national figure. About 10% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is very stable, with only 26.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is high at 66.2%, well above the national average. The workforce is concentrated in mining (26.5%) and agriculture, forestry and fishing (19.1%).

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.