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Kyneton
7 km²
Daily life in Kyneton is defined by a highly walkable layout where most residents live within a short stroll of parks, shops and health services. It is an aging community, with a typical resident now 46 and a significant number of seniors. This shift toward an older population is reflected in a rise of people living alone and a growing need for daily health support. Despite this, the town has seen a recent influx of new residents and overseas arrivals, bringing higher levels of education and income to the area.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with 26.6% of people aged 65 and over. Since 2011, the typical age has risen by 8 years to 46, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen.
People born overseas make up 15% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still far below the state and national figures. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for nearly 90% of residents. However, 6.3% of people use another language at home, a figure that is much higher than in similar areas.
Over half the population (50.1%) report having no religion. This is far above the national figure and represents a significant increase of 25 points since 2011.
Kyneton has a well-qualified workforce, with 25.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is among the highest for similar areas and has risen 14 points since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,486, which is higher than in similar areas. There has been a notable increase in wealth, with 18.4% of households now earning $3,000 or more a week.
Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 9.1% of people requiring help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions, particularly mental health and arthritis, are also more common than the state average.
Volunteering is common, with 19.3% of residents giving their time, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for others is also slightly higher than the state average.
Living arrangements are shifting, as the number of people living alone has risen to 31.8%. This is well above the national figure and consistent with the area's aging population.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 85.8% of homes. While outright ownership is high at 38.1%, the proportion of renters has risen 13 points since 2011.
Working from home is very common at 24.3%, among the highest for its level. Only 1.3% of people commute using public transport, and 6.7% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The area is seeing significant movement, with 41.5% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have also increased to 13.5%.
The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is lower than both the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care, manufacturing, or retail.
Kyneton is very walkable, with a score of 7.3. Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school or grocery store, and 94.3% are close to public transport.