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Kaldoonera
274 km²
A stark contrast to state averages in its tiny population of just 38 people, Kaldoonera is a sparsely populated area in South Australia. It is a community of older adults and families, with a typical resident aged 45 and a very high proportion of seniors. The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born and English-speaking, with a strong spirit of volunteerism and a high rate of de facto relationships. It is a quiet, car-dependent rural setting where homes are large and mostly occupied by couples with children.
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The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 26.3% of the population, which is well above the national average. De facto relationships are also far more common here than in most other similar areas.
The population is almost entirely born in Australia, which is far below the state and national figures. Those with listed ancestry are predominantly Australian, English, German, or Irish.
English is the only language spoken at home for 92.1% of residents. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national and state averages.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in typical areas, with only 26.3% of people reporting no religion. This is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 12.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The proportion of residents who completed Year 12 is also far below the state and national figures.
Typical weekly household income is $1,624, which is a little above the state average. However, personal incomes are a little below the national figure, and no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.
Residents are in very good health, with only 7.9% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average. There are no reported cases of mental health conditions or people needing help with daily activities.
Volunteerism is exceptionally high at 45.2%, far above the national average. This active community spirit is also seen in the high rates of people doing unpaid housework and caring for children.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per home, well above the national average. Most households consist of couples, with 58.1% having children and no one-parent families reported.
The typical monthly home loan payment of $2,250 is well above the state average. In contrast, typical weekly rent is just $55, which is far below the figures for the rest of the country.
The area has no public transport routes, stops, or departures, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.
The population is very stable, with only 9.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.
About 58.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little below the state and national figures.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, although some parks are accessible.
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