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Kondut
510 km²
A stark contrast to the state average is seen in Kondut, where the typical resident is 45, noticeably older than the national figure of 38. This sparsely populated area consists of just 41 people, most of whom live in couples with children. It is a place where personal incomes are well above the national average and community spirit is high, though it remains completely car-dependent for all daily needs.
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The population is older than most areas, with no residents aged 65 or over and a typical age of 45. Children under 15 make up 14.6%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.6% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the state average of 32.2%. English ancestry is the most common at 53.7%.
English is the only language used at home for 82.9% of residents. No one in the community speaks a different language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 39% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 26.8%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
While 56.7% of residents completed Year 12, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 8.3%, which is far below the national average of 26.3%.
Typical personal weekly incomes are among the highest for this level at $1,275, well above the national figure of $805. Typical family incomes are also a little above the national average at $2,416 per week.
The community is remarkably healthy, with only 14.6% of people reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. No residents reported needing help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common here, with 38.9% of people pitching in, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents recorded, which is well below the state and national averages.
Families are the norm, with 90.5% of households consisting of couples with children. There are no one-parent families in the area, which is far below the national figure.
Rental costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $160, which is far below both the state and national averages.
The area is very remote, with a drive time to the city of 128 minutes. Most people drive to work, and 14.3% work from home, which is well above the state average.
The population is very stable, as only 12.2% of residents moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 71.4% of the workforce. Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 61.9%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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