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Kronkup

36 km²

A typically older population defines Kronkup, where the usual resident is 50. This small community in the Albany region is marked by high rates of home ownership and a strong spirit of volunteering. It is a place where many adults are well-qualified and a significant number of residents live in a de facto relationship, far above the national figure. The area feels established and quiet, with a population of 262 people living primarily in detached houses.

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The typical resident is 50, making the area far older than both Western Australia and the national figure of 38. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 18.3% of the population was born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 93.1% of residents. Only 3.1% use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

A large majority of the community has no religion, at 58.8%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Residents are well-educated, with 61.5% completing Year 12 and 23.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are much higher than most similar areas.

Typical household income is $1,718 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical personal income is $698, which is a little below the national figure.

The community is generally healthy, with only 1.9% of people needing help with daily activities, a figure that is much lower than most similar areas.

Volunteering is very common here, with 29.8% of people volunteering, far above the national average. Additionally, 33% of residents do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical person in this group is very young, at 13, and earns a typical weekly income of $1,824, which is far above the state and national figures.

About 47.6% of families are couples with children, and 14.6% are one-parent families, which is higher than most similar areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 54.3% owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Renting is uncommon here, at only 11.4%.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of residents use public transport to commute and every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.6% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is quite low at 41.5%, among the lowest for similar areas. Many of the workforce are professionals or managers, with a strong presence in education and agriculture.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store.

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