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Kandanga
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A shrinking population of just 234 people defines the small community of Kandanga. It is a place where families are becoming more common, with a rise in children and a higher proportion of de facto relationships compared to most areas. While the typical resident is 42, the area has grown noticeably younger over the last decade. It is a predominantly English-speaking community with a modest typical income, situated in a highly walkable setting where most homes are separate houses.
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The area is noticeably older than the national figure, though it has grown younger since 2011. Families are common, with children under 15 making up 20.5% of the population, and a high 19.7% of residents are in de facto relationships.
English and Australian ancestries are most common, together making up over 74% of the community. While 16.2% of people were born overseas, this is much lower than the national figure and has fallen since 2011.
English is the primary language for 76.5% of the population. Only 3.4% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
A large portion of the community has no religion, at 43.2%, which is well above the national figure. This group has grown by 15 percentage points since 2011.
Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure, and the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is also far lower at 34.9%.
Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $1,264. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure.
A high 10.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure. Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.5% of residents, with arthritis being the most common.
Volunteering is slightly above the national figure at 15.9%. A higher than usual 4.0% of residents have served in the Defence Force.
About 29.3% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. However, 59.3% of households are couples with children, and the typical home holds 2.3 people.
Most people live in separate houses (87.8%), though homes with three or more bedrooms are far less common than in the rest of the country. Typical weekly rent is $290, which is well below the national figure.
Cars are the primary way to get to work, as 72.5% of people drive. No one in the community uses public transport to commute, and 6.3% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The population is very stable, with only 28.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas in the latest census.
Half of the adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is a little above the national figure. Common industries include manufacturing, construction, and transport.
The area is very walkable, with 98.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks. Almost everyone lives within a short walk of a school, though no homes are within 10 minutes of public transport.