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Kilkivan
3 km²
A far older population than most similar areas defines Kilkivan (L), where the typical resident is now 54. While the population grew by 65% to 429 people since 2011, the community has aged significantly, with nearly a third of residents now aged 65 or over. This shift is reflected in the housing and health data, as more people live alone and a high proportion of residents now need help with daily activities. It is a quiet, largely residential pocket with low typical incomes and a strong tendency toward home ownership.
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The typical resident is 54, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Since 2011, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over has risen sharply by 29 points to 31.0%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language here, with only 0.9% of people using another language at home. This is among the lowest rates for similar areas and far below the national figure of 22.3%.
People with no religion make up 45.2% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. This represents a 14 point increase since 2011.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 25.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Typical incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical household earns $900 a week compared to the national figure of $1,746. Just 3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common here, with 45.7% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This includes 16.6% of residents needing help with daily activities, a figure far above the national average of 5.8%.
The area has a high rate of volunteers at 21.2% and a notable 7.4% of residents who served in the Defence Force, both of which are well above national figures.
Living arrangements are distinctive, as 44.2% of people live alone, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. This helps explain why there are only 2.0 people per home on average.
Home ownership is very high, with 52.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most residents live in separate houses and pay much lower rent and mortgage payments than the national average.
Cars are essential here, as 98.5% of homes have at least one motor vehicle. No one in the area commutes to work using public transport.
The community has become more mobile, with 40.9% of people moving in the last five years. However, there were no recent arrivals from overseas in the latest census.
Only 35.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. Many residents work in health care, construction, or education.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 82.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. While schools and parks are easy to reach, there is no public transport or health service within a 10-minute walk.