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Kybunga
103 km²
Much higher numbers of children and a strong trend toward home ownership set Kybunga apart from similar small areas. It is a small, predominantly Australian-born community where nearly a quarter of the population are children under 15. The area is marked by high levels of volunteerism and professional qualifications, creating a stable environment where many residents work from home. This creates a family-oriented character, with half of all households consisting of couples with children.
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The community is notably young, with 24.6% of people under 15, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. De facto relationships are far more common here than in the rest of the state, at 21.6%.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.3% of residents born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below the state and national figures.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, as 31.9% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
The community is highly qualified, with 31.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average of 26.3%.
Typical household income is $1,874 a week, which is well above the South Australian figure of $1,455. About 13% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is higher than most similar areas.
While 34.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average, nobody in the community needs help with daily activities.
Kybunga has a very high level of community involvement, with 35.2% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children and housework is also far more common than in the rest of the state.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Half of the families are couples with children.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 47.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical monthly home-loan payments are very low at $575.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 0.0% of people commuting by transit. However, 37.9% of the workforce works from home, far above the national average.
The population is very stable, with only 19.7% of people having moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is very high at 82.8%, far above the national figure of 58.9%. Over half of the workforce are managers, and 55.2% work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.
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