Kangaroo Flat

The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with children under 15 making up only 9.6% of the population. While nearly half of the residents are married, those in de facto relationships are much less common here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national figures. English is the most common ancestry at 44.2%, followed by Australian and German heritage.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity. No residents reported speaking little or no English.

More than half of the population identifies as Christian, while 34.6% of residents report no religion, a figure that is well below the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. The rate of people completing Year 12 is also far below the national figure.

Typical household incomes are well above the state and national figures, and 20% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly. However, very few individuals earn a high personal income of $2,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 15.4% of the population. This is well above both the state and national averages, though those needing help with daily activities are less common than in most areas.

Participation in unpaid work and volunteering is much lower than in most areas. This includes a lower-than-average rate of people caring for children or providing other forms of unpaid care.

The First Nations population is very small, and those identified report a typical age of 6, which is far younger than the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.7 people per home. Single-person households are far less common than in most areas, while one-parent families are much more frequent.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 100% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While typical monthly home-loan payments are well below the national figure, weekly rents are a little above the state average.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes serving the area. Every single home owns at least one motor vehicle, and most have two or more.

The population is very stable, with only 17% of people moving in the last five years, a rate far below the state and national averages.

The unemployment rate is 8.6%, which is well above the national and state figures. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in managerial and trade roles.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.