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Kelso
9 km²
Seniors make up a huge part of the population in Kelso, where the typical resident is 62 years old. This older profile is reflected in the community, with 40.1% of people aged 65 and over and very few children under 15. Many residents live in detached houses that they own outright, contributing to a quiet, residential feel. While the population is small, it is marked by a higher-than-usual number of people who have served in the Defence Force.
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The area is far older than the state and national averages, with a very small proportion of children. About 15.8% of residents are in a de facto relationship, which is well above the national figure.
English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 14.3% of people were born overseas, though this is far below the Australian average.
English is the only language used at home, with no residents speaking another language or reporting little to no English, which is far below the national figure.
About 47.8% of residents identify as Christian, while 42.3% have no religion, a figure that is well above the national average.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 5.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 30.2% completing Year 12.
Typical incomes are much lower than the state and national figures, with the typical household earning $1,025 a week and no one earning $2,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common here; 52.7% of people have a long-term health condition and 8.8% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.
The area has a high rate of former Defence Force members at 8.3%, though volunteering is lower than the state average at 14.6%.
There are three First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 47, which is far older than the national figure of 24.
Homes are generally small, with a typical size of 1.9 people, and 29% of residents live alone.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, 100% of which are detached, and 60.9% of these are owned outright, far above the national average.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.
About 37.9% of residents moved here in the last five years, but there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Only 36.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure, and the unemployment rate is higher than average at 8.1%.
The area has a very low walkability score of 0.1, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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