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Kanyaka
614 km²
A very small population of just 8 people makes Kanyaka a sparsely populated rural area. The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 58. This is a quiet, car-dependent setting in the Flinders Ranges where homes are relatively spacious. It is a place where most residents are significantly older than those in the rest of South Australia.
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The typical resident is 58, which is far older than the South Australian average of 41 and the national figure of 38.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 100%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 100%, ahead of No religion (0%).
There are no schools within 3 km, a situation more common than in about 59% of similar areas.
Typical personal weekly income is $899, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical weekly family income is $1,375, which is well below both the state and national levels.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
No Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live here, a result seen in about 60% of similar areas.
Homes here are slightly more crowded than usual, with 2.7 people per home compared to the South Australian figure of 2.4.
There are 0.60 people per bedroom, which is well below the national and state figures of 0.80.
Public transport is nonexistent in this area, with zero stops or routes available.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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