Kondinin

Kondinin is a far older community than the state or national average, with a typical resident aged 50. It has a very high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 15.1%, while children under 15 make up a small slice of the population at 14.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry. Only 11.4% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 86.1% of the community. While a small number of people speak another language at home, 1.5% of residents speak little or no English, which is much higher than in similar areas.

Religious views are split, with 49.4% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 38.9%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 38.9% of residents completing Year 12. Qualifications are often practical, as Certificate III or IV is the most common highest level of schooling.

Weekly incomes are much lower than typical for the state and nation, with the typical family earning $1,718. Only 10.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the national figure of 22.6%.

Health challenges are more common here, as 39.5% of people have a long-term health condition—far above the national figure. This is reflected in the 6.9% of people who need help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is a standout feature, with 39.6% of people volunteering, among the highest for its level. This spirit of service extends to unpaid care, which 16.1% of residents provide.

The First Nations community is a prominent part of the town, with 26% speaking a First Nations language. However, this group faces significant hardship, with a typical personal income of $369, which is well below the national figure.

Many people live alone here—37.1% of residents—which is far above the national average. This contributes to a lower-than-usual number of people per home, averaging 2.1.

Housing is very affordable and mostly consists of separate houses, with 48.6% owned outright. This leads to very low costs, with typical weekly rents at just $120 and typical monthly mortgage payments at $650.

Cars are essential as no one commutes by public transport, though 19.9% of people work from home. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 33.1% owning two and 16.2% owning three.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals account for 7.9% of the population.

The local economy is driven by the land, with 36.3% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is much higher here than in most similar areas, at 66.7%.

The town is somewhat walkable, with 71.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Residents have excellent access to health services, with 68.9% living within a 15-minute walk of such facilities.