Kirup

The population is far older than the state and national average, though 22.4% are children under 15, which is much higher than most similar areas. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in other regions.

While 80.1% of residents were born in Australia, those born overseas make up 14.1% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the state average.

About 9% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though this remains far below the national average. Italian is the most common non-English language spoken.

People with no religion make up 46.2% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 46.2%.

Education levels are much lower than the state and national averages, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 38.2% completing Year 12. Qualifications in agriculture and the environment are common.

Incomes are quite low, with typical family weekly earnings of $1,625 and typical household incomes far below the state average. Only 5.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, though the rate of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than the national figure.

Volunteering is a standout feature, with 24.6% of people giving their time, a rate far above the national average. More people also do significant unpaid housework compared to the state average.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with zero people identifying as such in the latest count.

Families with children are common, making up 56.6% of households. The typical home holds 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national figure.

Home ownership is high, with 45.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most people live in separate houses, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well below the state average.

The area is heavily car-dependent, as 0% of people commute by public transport. However, the number of public transport stops per 1,000 people is among the highest for its level.

About 31.1% of residents moved in the last five years, which is around the middle for similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are very rare.

Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, though full-time employment is far below the state average. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is a little below the national figure.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or park, but none are within walking distance of groceries or health services. This makes the area mostly car-dependent.