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Karloning
214 km²
Life in Karloning is centered on family and home, with 88.5% of the 34 residents being married. This sparsely populated area has a striking age split, where over half the people are older adults while children make up 26.5% of the community. It is a place of high earners and stability, where few people have moved in the last five years. The community feels deeply connected to the home, with many residents spending significant time on unpaid housework and childcare.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 54. While children under 15 make up 26.5% of the population—well above the national average—there are no residents aged 65 or over.
Almost everyone here was born in Australia, and no residents were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Those with recorded ancestry are predominantly English, Australian, Scottish, or Irish.
English is the only language used at home, leaving no residents who speak another language or who speak little to no English. This is far below the national figure.
About 44.1% of people identify as Christian, while 41.2% report having no religion. This proportion of non-religious residents is a little above the national figure.
Education levels are far below the national average, with only 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. Only 26.9% of residents have completed Year 12, far below the 58.8% seen nationally.
Personal incomes are among the highest for similar areas, with a typical weekly personal income of $1,312, which is far above the national figure. About 23.1% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, well above the state average.
Residents generally report fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, though 14.7% have a mental health condition, which is well above the national average. No one in the community needs help with daily activities.
Community participation is high, with 23.1% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. A high proportion of residents also provide unpaid childcare (38.5%) and perform significant housework, far exceeding state averages.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.
Half of the households are couples without children, and 45.8% are couples with children. There are no one-parent families in the community.
Typical weekly rent is $192, which is far below both state and national figures. Homes are also less crowded, with only 0.6 people per bedroom, well below the national average of 0.8.
The area is entirely without public transport, as there are no public transport stops or routes providing services to residents.
The population is very stable, with no one moving into the area in the last five years, a figure far below the national average of 40.7%.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 73.1%, which is far above the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the only nearby amenity is a park.
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