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Kyeema

19 km²

An overwhelming 95.2% of people in Kyeema report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This is a very small, sparsely populated area where the typical resident is 53, making it far older than most other communities. Despite its size, the area is quite affluent, with typical family and personal incomes well above South Australian and national figures. It is primarily a residential pocket of older adults with no children or seniors aged 65 and over.

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The community is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 53 and 71.4% of residents in the 45–64 age bracket. There are no children under 15 or people aged 65 and over, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.3% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. Scottish ancestry is common here, reported by 47.6% of the population.

English is the only language used at home, with 100% of residents speaking it. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below both the state and national figures.

A vast majority of residents report no religion, at 95.2%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. Only 33.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Incomes are very high here, with a typical weekly family income of $2,749, well above the national figure of $2,120. This is reflected in the fact that 14.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is a little above the national rate.

While long-term health conditions are much lower than most areas, 14.3% of people have a mental health condition, which is well above the national average. No residents reported needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common, with 28.6% of people providing this support, a figure far above the national average. However, very few people care for children, which is consistent with the lack of children living in the area.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes here are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home, a little above the South Australian average of 2.4.

Typical weekly rents are $360, which is a little above the state average. Meanwhile, typical monthly home-loan payments are $953, far below the national figure of $1,863.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops or routes. The drive time to the city is 49 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 13% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 76.2%, which is far above both the state and national figures.

Kyeema is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.

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