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Karranadgin
407 km²
A high proportion of children makes Karranadgin a notably young community. With 24.4% of the population under 15, it is well above the national figure. The area is primarily made up of families in large, detached houses, and the population is quite stable with very few people moving in recently. It is a rural setting where most residents work in agriculture or as managers, and many are deeply involved in unpaid volunteering.
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Children under 15 make up 24.4% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. The typical resident is 40, and while married couples dominate, de facto relationships are much less common than in the rest of the state.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 11.6% were born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, which helps explain why the area is far less diverse than the state average.
English is the only language used at home, a figure that is far below the national and state averages for linguistic diversity.
About 39.5% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Over half the community identifies as Christian.
Education levels are lower than the state average, with 12.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, over half of the population has completed Year 12.
Typical household income is $1,583 a week, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. High earners are rare, with only 10% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.
The community is healthier than most, with 0% of people needing help with daily activities and a lower rate of mental health conditions compared to the state.
Volunteerism is very high at 34.4%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This spirit of service is also seen in the 17.2% of people providing unpaid care.
There is no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander population recorded in this area.
Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. While 71.8% of families are couples with children, there is also a high number of people living alone compared to other areas.
Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, with 90% having three or more bedrooms. A huge 63.3% of these homes are owned outright, far above the national average.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least two vehicles. Working from home is much more common here than in the rest of the state, at 27.3%.
The community is very stable, as only 21.7% of residents moved house in the last five years, which is far below the national average.
Employment is strong, with a 0% unemployment rate and 72.7% of people working full-time. Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry for 43.2% of the workforce.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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