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Korumburra
5 km²
A much older population than the state or national average defines Korumburra, where over a quarter of residents are seniors. This community has grown rapidly, adding about 2,823 people since 2011. It is a place where the typical resident is 47 and many live in their own homes. The area is distinctive for its high proportion of people who identify as having no religion and those who provide unpaid care for others.
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The population is far older than the national figure, with 26.7% of people aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 17.1% of the community, the total population grew by 270% since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia (82.2%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure at 11.4%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 89.4% of people, meaning the share of those using another language at home is far below the national figure. Only 0.6% of people speak little or no English.
More than half of residents (50.9%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This represents a significant rise of 22 points since 2011.
The community has far fewer people with a bachelor degree (12.1%) or a Year 12 qualification (38.1%) compared to the state. These figures have both fallen since 2011.
Typical household and personal incomes are well below the national figures, with the typical household earning $1,125 a week. Only 8.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Health challenges are common here, as 38.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of seniors, with 9.3% needing help with daily activities.
A high proportion of people provide unpaid care (15.3%) or do significant housework, both of which are well above the state figures. However, the number of volunteers fell by 16 points since 2011.
One-parent families are more common here than in most areas at 17.6%. Additionally, 33.7% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.
Most people live in separate houses (89.6%), and 40.6% own their home outright, which is well above the state average. Weekly rent is $280, well below the national figure.
Cars are the primary way to get around, as only 0.3% of people commute via public transport. About 10.1% of people work from home.
The area has seen significant movement, with 41.9% of people moving in the last five years. In contrast, the share of recent overseas arrivals has fallen sharply since 2011 to 2.7%.
Adults working or looking for work make up 52.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure. Health care and retail are the most common industries.
The area is somewhat walkable, with many homes within a 15-minute walk of health services and schools. However, far fewer homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport compared to the state average.