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Kepa

87 km²

A huge 58.2% of residents have moved to Kepa in the last five years, far above the national figure. This small community is largely made up of families, with children under 15 making up 23.3% of the population. It is a place where most people work full-time and live in large, detached houses. The area is very car-dependent and sits far from urban services, creating a quiet, residential pocket in the Murray Bridge region.

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Families are common here, with 23.3% of people being children and a very high 24.4% of residents in de facto relationships. Seniors are rare, as the 6.7% of people aged 65 and over is far below the state and national figures.

The community is diverse, with 26.7% of people born overseas, slightly above the South Australian average. About 10% of residents were born in South Africa, alongside those with English and Scottish ancestry.

About 21.7% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average. However, no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

Religion is more common here than in other similar areas, with only 35% of people reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are relatively high, with 20.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 51.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is well below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,875, which is well above the state figure. While 18.4% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, no households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are more frequent here than in most areas, with 31.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much more common, affecting 13.3% of residents.

Childcare is a priority for many, as 28.6% of people provide unpaid care for children. However, volunteering is very low at 6.1%, which is far below the state average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Most households are couples with children, making up 73.9% of the community. One-parent families are non-existent here, a figure far below the national average.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 84% being separate houses and 84% having three or more bedrooms. Rents are very low, with the typical weekly rent of $120 being far below the national figure.

The community is entirely car-reliant, with 100% of homes owning at least one vehicle and no one using public transport. Most residents drive to work, though 17.2% work from home.

The population is highly mobile, with 58.2% of residents moving into the area within the last five years, far exceeding the national rate of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 93.1% of the workforce employed full-time. Nearly half of the workers are in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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