Kalbar

The typical resident is 41 years old, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While children under 15 are much more common here than in most similar areas, the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people has fallen since 2011.

People born overseas make up 9.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though German heritage is also notable at 15.7%.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.0% of people using another language at home—a figure far below the national average. The proportion of people who speak little or no English has fallen since 2016.

The community is split between those who identify as Christian (50.8%) and those with no religion (37.4%). The number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply by 22 percentage points since 2011.

A higher proportion of residents have completed Year 12 compared to similar areas, and those with a bachelor degree or higher have increased to 10.4% since 2011. Qualifications are most common in engineering, management, and society and culture.

Typical weekly household income is $1,170, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. High earners are rare, with only 5.6% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, with 34.7% of residents affected. Asthma and arthritis are the most reported conditions, though the number of people needing help with daily activities has fallen slightly.

Unpaid work is common in Kalbar, with more people providing unpaid care and doing housework than in most similar areas. Volunteering is also well above the national figure, though it has fallen since 2011.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.5 people per household. There are more one-parent families here than in most similar areas, while the number of people living alone has dropped significantly since 2011.

Separate houses make up 98.9% of all homes, and 86.1% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Many residents own their homes outright—44.3%—which is far above the national figure.

Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and only 1.1% of households have none. Public transport is rarely used for commuting, and only 7.6% of the workforce works from home.

Movement into the area is high, with 41.2% of people moving in over the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also among the highest for this level, far above the state average.

The workforce is spread across health care, retail, and agriculture. About 54.4% of adults are working or looking for work, and 57.6% are employed full-time.

The area is somewhat walkable, with many homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and schools. However, no homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.