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Kinka Beach
7 km²
Daily life in Kinka Beach is largely defined by a quiet, older population where many residents own their homes outright. The community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 56 and a third of the population aged 65 or over. This shift towards an older demographic helps explain why the area has a high number of people living alone and a higher need for daily health assistance. It is a small, car-dependent settlement of 674 people with a strong sense of stability in housing.
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The area is far older than the state and national average, with seniors making up 33.7% of the population. This has grown significantly, as the typical age rose 9 years since 2011 to reach 56.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.8% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure.
English is the dominant language, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home, a figure that has fallen since 2011.
Over half of residents identify as Christian, while 35.0% report no religion, which is well below the national figure but has risen 13 points since 2011.
Education levels are generally lower than the state average, though there has been progress; the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher rose to 12.3% since 2011.
Typical incomes are much lower than those in the rest of the state, with a typical household earning $867 a week.
Health needs are high, as 42.3% of residents have a long-term health condition and 8.6% need help with daily activities, both of which are much higher than most areas.
Unpaid care is common, with 15.2% of people providing support, which is well above the national figure. However, volunteering has fallen 10 points since 2011 to 11.2%.
Living arrangements are often solitary, with 39.0% of people living alone, far above the state average. This is consistent with the high proportion of older residents.
Housing is very secure, with 52.2% of homes owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is less common here, at 21.7%.
Most people rely on cars, as only 1.8% commute by public transport and just 4.1% of the workforce works from home.
The area sees frequent movement, with 42.5% of residents having moved in the last five years, though recent arrivals from overseas have fallen sharply since 2011.
A small number of adults are working or looking for work (41.4%), which is far below the state average. The unemployment rate is also much higher than most areas at 9.1%.
The area is heavily car-dependent with a low walkability score of 1.5. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store.