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Kioma
302 km²
Far younger than most of the country, Kioma is a small community where the typical resident is just 25 years old. It is a place of young families, with children under 15 making up a quarter of the population and no residents aged 65 or over. This youthfulness is reflected in the high number of couples with children and a strong presence of First Nations people. Despite its small size, the area has a highly qualified workforce and typical incomes that sit slightly above the national figure.
Household incomes here are high, yet Kioma's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
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The community is very young, with a typical age of 25 and no seniors over 65. Children under 15 make up 25% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%, and 29.2% of residents are in de facto relationships.
Everyone in Kioma was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian (62.5%), English (25%), Irish (12.5%), and German (12.5%).
English is the only language spoken in the home, meaning 0% of residents use another language. This is far below the 22.3% national figure.
Three quarters of the population identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 21.9%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
The area is highly educated, with 83.3% of people completing Year 12 and 33.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both figures being far above the state and national averages.
Typical weekly household income is $2,062, which is a little above the national figure of $1,746. High earners are also more common here, with 16.7% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.
Residents are generally healthy; 0% of people need help with daily activities and 0% have a mental health condition. Only 25% have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure.
Unpaid care is common here, with 37.5% of people caring for children and 29.2% doing significant housework. Both figures are far above the national averages.
There are 4 First Nations people in the community, who are noticeably younger than the state average with a typical age of 17. Their typical personal income is $900, which is far above the national figure.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the local demographics, as 89.3% of families are couples with children.
Rent is exceptionally low in Kioma, with a typical weekly rent of $44, which is far below the national figure of $375.
The area is entirely without public transport, with no stops or routes serving the community.
The population is very stable, as only 19.4% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Job activity is very high, with 79.2% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure of 61.1%.
Kioma is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. Residents have almost no amenities within a 15-minute walk, with the exception of one school.
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