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Kilcunda
2 km²
A high proportion of homes are owned outright in Kilcunda, which is a quiet, older community where the typical resident is 53. The population has grown by 94% since 2011, though it remains small with 453 people. It is a place where many residents are well-qualified and earn above-average incomes, which helps explain the high rate of home ownership and the lack of rental properties.
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The community is far older than the national average, with 27.6% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown significantly, rising 15 points since 2011.
English, Australian, Scottish and Irish ancestries are common here. About 16.3% of people were born overseas, a figure that is much higher than in similar areas.
Most residents speak only English, though 6.2% use another language at home. This is much higher than in similar areas, despite being far below the state and national figures.
A majority of residents, 52.1%, report having no religion. This is far above the national figure and has risen by 25 points since 2011.
The area is highly qualified, with 24.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas.
Typical family incomes are higher than in most similar areas, and 17.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is a 13 point increase since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the state or nation, with 33.1% of people reporting one. However, mental health conditions are much lower than in most similar areas.
Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 31.8% of people doing over 15 hours of housework and 19.1% providing unpaid care. Volunteering is also more common than the national figure.
The area has very few one-parent families, at just 6.4%. Almost half of all households are couples with children, while 28.1% of people live alone.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and half are owned outright. Renting is rare at 12.9%, which is far below the national figure.
Cars are essential here, as 0% of people commute using public transport. About 22.5% of the workforce works from home, which is among the highest for similar areas.
The community has seen a fair amount of movement, with 37.7% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
About 51.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. The most common industries are construction, retail, and education.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.2. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk.