# Kyogle

Urban Centre · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Rest of NSW › Kyogle › 2474, NSW

Area: 6 km²

Typical weekly household incomes in Kyogle are much lower than the national figure, with most families earning just $1,270. This community is far older than most Australian towns, as a third of residents are now aged 65 or over. It is a place where many people own their homes outright and a high number of residents volunteer. This creates a residential character that is more settled and older than the state average.

## Demographics & Identity

The typical resident is 49, making Kyogle far older than the New South Wales average. Seniors make up 30.7% of the population, a figure that has risen significantly since 2011, while Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 5.6% of the community.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 2,804 | +2.4% since 2011 |
| Median age | 49 yrs | +8.9% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 5.6% | +30.1% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 30.7% | +24.7% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 18.7% | -1.2% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 10.8% | +13.2% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 30.7%, Older adults (45–64) 23.9%, Children (0–14) 18.7%, Young adults (25–44) 17.8%, Youth (15–24) 9.2%

**Marital status** — Married 37.5%, Never married 34.7%, Divorced 13.0%, Widowed 10.4%, Separated 4.4%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national average. English and Irish ancestry are the most common heritages after Australian.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 8.0% | +14.0% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 82.5%, England 2.0%, New Zealand 0.7%, India 0.5%, Philippines 0.5%, Italy 0.2%, South Africa 0.2%, China 0.2%, Nepal 0.1%

**Ancestry** — Australian 40.9%, English 39.8%, Irish 15.0%, Scottish 10.7%, German 4.3%, Italian 1.5%, Indian 0.6%, Filipino 0.6%, Chinese 0.6%, Dutch 0.5%, Greek 0.4%

## Language

English is the main language for 85.8% of the population. Those who speak another language at home make up 3.7% of the community, which is far below the New South Wales figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 3.7% | +48.0% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.3% | +11.7% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 85.8%, Cantonese 0.1%, Italian 0.1%, Tagalog 0.1%

## Religion

About half of the population identify as Christian, while 35.8% of residents have no religion. This last figure has risen by 16 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 35.8% | +77.9% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 49.6%, No religion 35.8%, Not stated 12.2%, Buddhism 1.2%, Hinduism 0.7%, Other religions 0.6%

## Education & Qualifications

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 10.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 31.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 31.6% | +22.7% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 10.4% | +23.7% since 2011 |

**Highest year of school** — Year 10 33.7%, Year 12 31.6%, Year 9 or below 17.8%, Year 11 7.3%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 32.2%, Advanced diploma / diploma 17.2%, Bachelor degree 13.9%, Certificate I / II 3.1%, Graduate diploma / certificate 2.7%, Postgraduate degree 2.2%

**Field of qualification** — Health 13.0%, Society & culture 12.2%, Engineering & related 11.9%, Management & commerce 10.7%, Education 10.5%, Food, hospitality & personal services 5.2%, Architecture & building 3.9%, Agriculture & environment 3.5%, Creative arts 2.5%, Information technology 1.1%, Natural & physical sciences 0.9%

## Income

Weekly incomes are much lower than most areas, with typical personal earnings at $543. Only 5.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this has risen since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $543 | +38.9% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $958 | +37.4% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,270 | +40.5% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 3.4% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 5.9% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 36.7%, Under $650 30.3%, $1,500–$2,999 21.4%, $3,000–$3,999 3.7%, $4,000 or more 2.2%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 52.8%, $650–$1,499 27.8%, $1,500–$2,999 7.1%, $3,000 or more 1.5%

## Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than elsewhere, affecting 38.4% of people. This is consistent with the older population, as 8.4% of residents need help with daily activities.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 38.4% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 11.6% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 8.4% | -2.4% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 15.3%, Mental health 11.6%, Asthma 10.2%, Other condition 10.1%, Heart disease 6.8%, Diabetes 5.9%, Lung condition 3.6%, Cancer 3.4%, Dementia 2.0%, Stroke 1.7%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 50.0%, One condition 22.8%, Two conditions 9.5%, Three or more 6.1%

## Community Participation

Volunteering is common, with 19.8% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for others is also higher than average at 14.6%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 19.8% | -21.5% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 14.6% | +0.4% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 20.3% | -27.9% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.8% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 24.1% | -18.3% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

The area has a very high proportion of one-parent families at 27.8%. People living alone also make up a large share of the community at 36.9%, far above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.2 | -4.3% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 27.8% | +29.8% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 36.9% | +9.8% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 39.8%, Couples without children 31.1%, One-parent families 27.8%, Other families 1.6%

**Household size** — 1 person 36.9%, 2 people 36.5%, 3 people 11.7%, 4 people 7.7%, 5 people 5.5%, 6 or more 2.1%

## Housing & Dwellings

Separate houses make up nearly 90% of the dwellings, and 44.8% of these are owned outright. Typical weekly rent is $280, which is well below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $280 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,196 | -4.9% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | -36.4% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 28.2% | -0.1% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 44.8% | +4.2% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 89.9% | -1.3% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 72.7% | -1.9% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 44.8%, Rented 28.2%, Owned with a mortgage 23.4%, Not stated 2.2%, Other tenure 1.7%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 89.9%, Flat or apartment 7.5%, Other dwelling 1.7%, Townhouse / semi-detached 0.3%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 51.3%, 2 bedrooms 22.5%, 4 bedrooms 18.0%, 5 or more 3.4%, 1 bedroom 2.6%, Studio / none 1.4%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 60.1%, Under $200 19.2%, $350–$549 18.6%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 50.7%, Under $1,000 36.2%, $1,800–$2,999 10.1%, $3,000 or more 2.2%

## Transport & Vehicles

Cars are the primary way to get around, as 0% of the population commutes by public transport. Very few people work from home (8.4%) compared to the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 7.3% | -32.9% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 8.4% | +97.1% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 64.0%, Worked at home 8.4%, Walked 8.0%, Car (passenger) 5.1%, Bicycle 0.6%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 49.2%, 2 vehicles 31.3%, 3 vehicles 8.3%, No vehicle 7.3%, 4 or more 3.8%

## Migration & Movement

Movement into the area is lower than the national average, with 35.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen to 4.9% since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 35.6% | -5.5% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 4.9% | -61.7% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Fewer people are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 42.4%. The unemployment rate of 6.9% is a little above the national figure, and many residents work in health care and social assistance.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9% | -5.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 42.4% | -7.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 53.7% | -8.6% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 20.7%, Retail trade 11.3%, Construction 10.7%, Manufacturing 8.6%, Education & training 8.6%, Accommodation & food 6.1%, Other services 4.5%, Public administration & safety 4.2%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 3.6%, Professional & technical 3.1%, Transport & warehousing 2.9%, Administrative & support 2.1%, Wholesale trade 1.7%, Electricity, gas & water 1.4%, Rental & real estate 1.3%, Mining 1.2%, Arts & recreation 1.2%, Media & telecommunications 0.9%, Finance & insurance 0.9%

**Occupations people work in** — Labourers 16.9%, Community & personal service 16.0%, Professionals 14.8%, Technicians & trades 13.7%, Clerical & administrative 10.7%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.0%, Managers 8.3%, Sales workers 8.3%

## Walkability

The area is somewhat walkable, with 90.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. While health services are easy to reach, fewer homes are within walking distance of schools and groceries compared to the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 5.7 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 5.7 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 64.8% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 63.7% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 76.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 68.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 90.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 65.6% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 27.8 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 46 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 9.2% | — |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL115094/kyogle