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Kalanbi
338 km²
A very small, older population defines Kalanbi, where the typical resident is 51. Only 27 people live in this sparsely populated area of the Ceduna region. It is a community of adults and seniors, with no children under 15 and a high proportion of people in de facto relationships. Most residents are Australian-born and work in agriculture or management, creating a quiet, rural character.
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The population is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 51 and no children under 15. About 18.5% of residents are seniors aged 65 and over, and 31.8% of people are in de facto relationships, which is far above the state average.
Everyone in this community was born in Australia, meaning there are no overseas-born residents. Those with listed ancestry are predominantly English (51.9%), Australian (40.7%), or German (25.9%).
English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below both the state and national figures.
Most residents identify as Christian (70.4%). Those with no religion make up 33.3%, a figure well below the national average of 38.9%.
Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 33.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Typical personal weekly income is $1,075, which is well above the national figure of $805. However, typical family income is $1,625, a little below the South Australian average.
Mental health conditions are reported by 14.8% of residents, which is well above the national average. Conversely, no one in the area needs help with daily activities, and the rate of long-term health conditions is a little below the national figure.
Volunteering is very common here, with 26.9% of people helping out, far above the national average. Additionally, 11.5% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state average.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes typically hold 2.3 people, a little below the national figure. Most households are couples without children (66.7%), and there are no one-parent families.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,820, which is a little above the South Australian average. Residents have more space than usual, with only 0.7 people per bedroom.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. This explains why 34.8% of the workforce works from home, a figure far above the national average.
The population is very stable, with only 18.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Work participation is very high at 88.5%, far above the national figure. Most residents work full-time, with many employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing (43.5%) or as managers (56.5%).
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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