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Kyabram
9 km²
Far more seniors live in Kyabram than in most similar areas, with 28.4% of the population aged 65 and over. This older demographic helps explain why the typical resident is 47, which is far older than the national figure of 38. It is a stable community of about 6,010 people where most residents were born in Australia and many own their homes outright. The town's character is shaped by this aging population and a strong presence of detached housing.
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The population is significantly older than the state and national averages, with seniors making up 28.4% of the community. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population fell to 2.4% since 2011, it remains a little above the Victorian figure.
Kyabram is far less diverse than the state and nation, as only 8.1% of people were born overseas. This is a drop from 2011, and the vast majority of residents claim English or Australian ancestry.
English is the primary language for 88.5% of residents. While more people here use another language at home than in similar areas, this figure is still far below the Victorian average.
Christianity is the most common religion at 52.1%. The number of people reporting no religion rose 13 points since 2011 to reach 38.4%, which is about the same as the national figure.
Education levels are far below the national average, with only 10.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree. However, there has been a steady increase in qualifications, with those completing Year 12 rising 8.1 points since 2011.
Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,097 a week. While these figures are low, typical personal and family incomes have all risen since 2011.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, and 37.4% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the state average and is consistent with the town's older population.
Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care than those in most similar areas. Volunteers also make up 17.1% of the community, which is well above the Victorian average.
Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per dwelling. A high number of people live alone (34.8%), and one-parent families are well above the national average at 17.8%.
Detached houses are very common, making up 85.9% of dwellings. Rent and mortgage payments are far below the national figures, and 41.7% of homes are owned outright.
The town is heavily reliant on cars, as 69.2% of workers drive and no one commutes by public transport. Very few people work from home compared to the rest of the state.
The community is relatively stable, as fewer people moved in the last five years compared to most areas. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas rose 11 points since 2011 to 15.0%.
About 51.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average. The most common industries for local workers are health care, manufacturing, and retail.
The area is somewhat walkable, and most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. However, it is far below the state average for public transport access.