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Korbel
341 km²
A vast rural setting defines Korbel, where a small population of 59 people lives across a wide landscape. It is a notably older community, with nearly half of all residents aged 65 or over. Most of the population consists of married couples in their own homes, creating a quiet, stable atmosphere. The area is deeply connected to the land, with a high number of full-time workers and a strong tradition of volunteering.
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The community is far older than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 66. Children under 15 make up only 5.1% of the population, which is far below the national average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with an overseas birthplace make up only 6.8% of the population, far below the national figure of 27.7%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries.
While 84.7% of people speak only English, about 6.8% of residents speak little or no English, which is well above the national figure.
About 39% of residents identify as Christian, while another 39% report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.
Around 44.4% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures. About 16.7% hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical personal weekly income is $664, which is a little below the national figure. Household incomes are also lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,375.
Long-term health conditions are slightly less common here than in the rest of Australia. About 5.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the state average.
Volunteering is very high here, with 35.2% of people helping out, far above the national figure. A high proportion of residents also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.
The First Nations population is very small. The typical person in this group is far older than the national average at 75 years, with a personal income of $725 that is well above the national figure.
The area is almost entirely made up of couples, with 74.4% being couples without children. No one in the community lives alone, and there are no one-parent families.
Every home in Korbel is a separate house. Ownership is high, with 56% of homes owned outright, far above the national average of 31%.
Residents rely entirely on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every home has at least one motor vehicle.
The population is very stable, with only 6.8% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is far above the national average at 71.4%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or as managers.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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