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Kongorong

151 km²

Typical weekly family incomes in Kongorong are $2,250, which is a little above the state figure. This rural community is noticeably young, with children under 15 making up 23.1% of the population—well above the national average. Many residents live in large, detached houses and work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. It is a sparsely populated area where the lifestyle is heavily reliant on cars and home-based work.

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Children under 15 make up 23.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 41, the community is younger than most similar areas, and there is a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to the state average.

Most of the 221 residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 13.1%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.8% of people using another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

About 45.2% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the South Australian figure and well above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 31.0% of residents completing Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally. Only 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

The area is relatively prosperous, with 25.0% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the state average of 16.5%. Personal incomes are also a little above the national figure.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with a long-term health condition rate of 20.8%, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is common here, with 23.3% of people giving their time, a figure well above the national average of 14.1%.

There are three Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is $350, which is well below the state figure of $487.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (58.6%), and one-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 88.9% have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national average. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,042, well below the state average.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.

About 36.9% of residents moved in the last five years, which is about the same as the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the dominant industry for 44.3% of workers. While 63.1% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure.

The assault and motor vehicle theft rates are much higher than in most areas, although the overall recorded offence rate is lower than most areas.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.4. No residents live within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.

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