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Kynuna
8,452 km²
A stark contrast to national trends, Kynuna is a sparsely populated area with a population of just 52 people. The community is notably young, with a typical resident aged 31 and a small proportion of seniors. Many residents are in de facto relationships, and there is a strong First Nations presence. The area is primarily driven by agriculture, creating a rural character where most people are employed full-time in the primary industries.
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The typical resident is 31, making this area noticeably younger than the national figure of 38. It is also home to a high proportion of First Nations people at 11.5%, which is well above the Queensland average of 4.6%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and 13.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.
English is the only language used at home, and no residents speak little or no English. This is far below the national average where 22.3% of people use a language other than English.
Only 28.8% of people report no religion, a figure that is far below the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 25.0%.
Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 36.8% of residents completing Year 12. There are no schools within 3 km of the area.
Typical personal weekly income is $1,208, which is well above the national figure of $805. However, typical family income is much lower than most areas at $1,374 per week.
Residents are in very good health, with only 13.5% having a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one reports needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.
Community participation is very low, with no one providing unpaid care. Only 13.2% of people volunteer, which is about the same as the national figure.
There are six First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 21, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 24.
Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per home. There are no one-parent families, and most households consist of couples with or without children.
Renting is very affordable here, with a typical weekly rent of $90, which is far below the national average of $375.
The area is entirely dependent on cars as there are no public transport stops or routes. Interestingly, 21.7% of people work from home, which is well above the Queensland average.
The population is very stable, with only 20.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is very strong, with 87.0% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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