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Kullogum
224 km²
Older residents and larger households define the small community of Kullogum. The typical person here is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure. With 120 people living in the area, it is a place where most people live in detached houses and a high proportion are in de facto relationships. The community is marked by a workforce with lower typical incomes and a high number of people performing unpaid housework.
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The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the state and national average of 38. It is a community with few children, as those under 15 make up only 14.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.7% were born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 48.3%, followed by Australian, Irish, and Scottish heritage.
English is the primary language here, with 80.8% using it only. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Christianity is the most common religion at 42.5%. About 35% of the community report having no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%, and only 33.3% of residents completed Year 12.
Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical household earning $1,062 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Half of all individuals earn under $650 per week.
Long-term health issues are more common here than in most areas, with 31.7% of people reporting a condition. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 13.3%, which is well above the national figure.
A striking 40% of people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, a figure far above the national average. Volunteerism is also higher than usual, with 19% of people volunteering.
The First Nations community is small, consisting of three people. For these residents, the typical personal income of $1,124 is much higher than the state and national figures.
Homes here tend to be larger than average, with 2.7 people per home. Very few people live alone, at just 7.9%, which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.
The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 97.4% of dwellings being detached. Home ownership is high, as 47.4% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.
Residents are entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.
The population is relatively stable, with only 26.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is slightly higher than the state average at 61.9%, but the overall percentage of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure. Common industries include agriculture, food services, and retail.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk for any resident.
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