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Koolywurtie
120 km²
A huge proportion of residents in Koolywurtie volunteer their time, with 30.7% of the community helping out compared to just 14.1% nationally. This small Yorke Peninsula settlement is largely made up of families, with a much higher share of children than most areas. It is a place where people primarily own their own separate houses and work in local agriculture. The community is very stable, with few people moving in or out and a strong focus on home and family life.
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The community is notably young, as 25.7% of residents are children under 15, which is well above the national figure. A high number of residents are in de facto relationships, and only 8.9% are seniors, which is far below the state average.
Almost everyone here was born in Australia, and the area has a much lower share of overseas-born residents than most other parts of the state.
English is the only language spoken at home by 99% of the population, and no one in the community speaks little or no English.
About 45.5% of people report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the South Australian average but well above the national one.
Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, but only 8% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.
Typical personal weekly income is $809, which is a little above the state average, though typical family income is slightly lower than the national figure.
Residents are in good health, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions compared to most areas.
Volunteering is very common here at 30.7%, far above the national figure, although very few people provide unpaid care.
The First Nations population is very small, and the typical person in this group is far older than the national average at 56 years.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household, which helps explain why there are so few people living alone.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 48.6% are owned outright, which is far above the state and national averages.
The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport, but a high 33.3% of the workforce works from home.
The population is very settled, with only 25.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average.
The community is very active, with 81.3% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Nearly half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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