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Kielpa

357 km²

A high proportion of the workforce is active in Kielpa, where many residents work from home or in management roles. This small community of 55 people is notably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 46 and no seniors over 65. It is a place of stability and civic engagement, seeing very little movement of residents and an exceptionally high rate of volunteering. The area's character is shaped by a strong connection to the land, with over half the population working in agriculture.

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The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the Australian average. There are no seniors aged 65 and over, and children under 15 make up 12.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 83.6% of the population was born here, which is far below the national and state figures for overseas births. English and German are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

A large majority of the community reports having no religion at 60.0%, which is far above the national average of 38.9%.

While the share of adults with a bachelor degree is far below the national average, 55.3% have completed Year 12. Many of these qualifications are in agriculture and the environment.

Typical weekly family income is $1,375, which is well below the national figure. However, 15.2% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a proportion well above the national average.

The community is in good health, with only 14.5% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national average. No residents require help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 52.2% of people participating, far above the national figure of 14.1%.

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

Families tend to be larger than average, with 2.6 people per home. Most households are couples with children, who make up 67.4% of the community.

Rent is exceptionally low in this area, with a typical weekly rent of just $18, which is far below the state and national figures.

The area is highly car-dependent with no public transport options. This is reflected in the workforce, where 33.3% of people work from home, far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 8.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

The area has a very high rate of people working or looking for work at 78.3%, far above the national figure. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, and over half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.

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