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Kadina
12 km²
Set within the Copper Coast region of South Australia, Kadina is a predominantly older community of about 4,666 people. The area is far older than the national figure, with more than a quarter of residents aged 65 or over. This ageing population is reflected in a high number of people needing help with daily activities and a strong local culture of volunteering. It is a largely residential place where most people live in detached houses and rely on cars for travel.
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The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national average. Seniors make up 26% of the population, a figure that rose 5.8 points since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 16.8%.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 86.2% born here. This is far below the national figure, and the proportion of people born overseas has barely changed at 7.1%.
English is the primary language for 91.6% of residents. Only 2.1% use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.
A majority of residents report no religion, at 53.3%. This is far above the national figure and represents a significant rise of 22 points since 2011.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 since 2011, rising to 34.2%.
Typical incomes are well below the state and national figures, with the usual household earning $1,104 a week. Only 7.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health needs are high, with 38.6% of people living with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national average. This is consistent with the older population, as 8.7% require help with daily activities.
Volunteering is common here, with 20.6% of people helping out, well above the national figure. About 25% of residents also spend 15 hours or more on unpaid housework.
Families with a single parent are more common here than in most areas, at 18.6%. Around 31.2% of people live alone.
Detached houses are the norm for 92.8% of homes. A high proportion of residents own their homes outright (39.6%), and typical weekly rent is much lower than the national figure at $250.
Car travel is essential, as only 0.2% of people use public transport to commute. About 38% of homes have two vehicles, and very few people work from home (4.9%).
The population is relatively stable, with 34.1% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also low at 6.6%.
About 51.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, and many of the most common jobs are in health care and retail.
The area is somewhat walkable, with a score of 5.2. While 90% of homes are near a park and 73% are near health services, access to public transport is far below the state average.