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Kinleymore

48 km²

A significant number of residents have moved into Kinleymore over the last five years, with 43.3% of the population arriving recently. It is a small, older community where the typical resident is 48, far older than the national figure of 38. The area is distinguished by a high proportion of First Nations people and a workforce heavily tied to agriculture and professional services. This rural pocket is almost entirely composed of separate houses and is heavily dependent on cars for daily travel.

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The community is far older than the state and national average, with 18.8% of people aged 65 or over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 20.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home by 94.2% of the population. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national average.

About 42% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 55.1%.

Education levels vary, with 18.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, only 31.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical personal weekly income of $550. The typical household income of $774 is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 29% of residents, which is about the same as the state average. About 5.8% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is high at 20.3%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Conversely, the proportion of people caring for children unpaid is among the lowest at this level.

There are 14 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 9, which is far younger than the national figure of 24. Typical personal income for this group is $1,125, far above the national figure.

One-parent families are very common at 40.4%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. People living alone are also much more common than in most areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, though typical weekly rent of $210 is far below the national figure. However, 37.9% of households rent, which is well above the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one motor vehicle.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 43.3% of residents moving into the area within the last five years.

The unemployment rate is 14.3%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%. Many of those who work are employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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