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Killarney
2 km²
An ageing population defines Killarney, where the typical resident is now 56, far older than the national figure of 38. The community has seen a significant shift since 2011, with seniors now making up 36.1% of the population. This trend is mirrored in the homes, which are increasingly occupied by people living alone. It is a predominantly Australian-born settlement with a small but growing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence.
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The area is far older than the state and national average, with a sharp increase in seniors since 2011. In contrast, children under 15 have fallen to 12.7%, which is well below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or nation. English and Australian are the most common ancestries listed.
English is the primary language here, with only 1.0% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average.
Christianity is the most common faith, though the number of people reporting no religion has risen by 13 points since 2011 to reach 30.8%.
Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 7.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical weekly family incomes are $1,296, which is far below the national figure of $2,120. Personal incomes are also well below the state and national averages.
Health needs are high here, as 12.8% of people need help with daily activities and 38.4% have a long-term health condition, both of which are well above the national average.
Volunteer rates are slightly above the national figure at 17.1%, though the number of people caring for children unpaid has fallen significantly since 2011.
Living arrangements are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home. About 32.7% of residents live alone, which is well above the state average.
The area is dominated by separate houses, and 42.1% of homes are owned outright. Typical weekly rents are $243, well below the national figure.
Cars are essential for most, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and very few homes are without a vehicle.
Movement is lower than in the state, with 36.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen since 2011.
Working or looking for work is much less common here than in other areas, with a rate of 42.5% that is far below the national average.
The area is somewhat walkable, with a high number of residents within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services.