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Kwolyin
343 km²
A very small population of just 20 people lives in Kwolyin, making it much smaller than most similar areas. The community is notably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 62 and no children under 15. This is a high-income area where residents are predominantly Australian-born and English-speaking. It is a quiet, sparsely populated place with very little movement of people in or out over the last five years.
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The population is far older than the state and national typical age of 38, with the typical resident here being 62. While 20% of residents are seniors, there are no children or young adults living in the area.
Everyone in the community was born in Australia, which is far below the state and national figures for overseas births. Common ancestries include English, Australian, and German.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state proportions for people using another language.
Christianity is the main religion for 80% of residents. Only 20% of the community reports having no religion, which is far below the national figure.
There are no schools within 3 km of the area.
Incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical personal weekly income of $2,167, which is far above the national figure of $805.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of the country, affecting 40% of residents, though no one requires help with daily activities.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Homes are smaller than those in most other areas, with a typical 2.0 people per home.
The number of people per bedroom is among the lowest at this level, at 0.50, which is well below the national figure.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving residents entirely dependent on private vehicles.
The community is very stable, with no one moving into the area in the last five years.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 92%, ahead of Mining (0%).
Kwolyin is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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