Kuitpo

Kuitpo is an older community where 26.8% of people are seniors, a figure well above the national average. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 11.6% of the population, which is much lower than most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the rest of the state. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 4.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national and state figures.

A large majority of the community reports no religion, at 62.6%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 27.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average.

Kuitpo is a high-earning area where the typical household income of $2,571 per week is far above the state average. About 41.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, among the highest for its level.

While 31.8% of people have a long-term health condition, those needing help with daily activities are fewer than in most areas. Mental health conditions are also much lower than the state average.

Volunteering is common here, with 21.3% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. A higher than usual number of people also provide unpaid care.

The First Nations population is small, but those residents have a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the state and national figures. The typical age for this group is very young, at 13 years.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Very few people live alone, and one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Every single home in Kuitpo is a separate house. Home ownership is high, with 47.1% owning their home outright, far above the national average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. Almost 20% of the workforce works from home.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or as managers and professionals.

Kuitpo is highly car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. The walkability score is far below the state average.