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Kondinin
2 km²
A high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live in Kondinin (L), where 22.1% of the population identifies as such. The community has become significantly older and smaller, with the typical resident now 49 and the total population shrinking by 55% since 2011. It is a place where many people live alone and a high number of residents provide unpaid care to others. Despite these shifts, it remains a highly walkable area with essential services close to home.
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The population has aged significantly, with the typical resident now 49 and those aged 65 and over rising to 19.5%. Meanwhile, the number of children under 15 has fallen to 14.6%, which is well below the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 11.9% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.
English is the primary language for 82.7% of the community. Those who speak another language at home make up 6.2% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
People with no religion now make up 41.6% of the community, a figure that has risen 16 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 43.8%.
Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 7.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 35.4% completing Year 12, both far below the national figures.
Typical household incomes are much lower than in most areas, falling to $877 a week. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are common here, with 40.3% of people living with a long-term condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is reflected in the 8.4% of residents who need help with daily activities.
Volunteerism is very high at 35.2%, far above the national figure. Additionally, 18.1% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the state and national averages.
Living arrangements are quite distinct, as 41.7% of people live alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. Consequently, homes are smaller, with only 2.0 people per home on average.
The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 96.9% of dwellings. Rents are among the lowest in the country, with a typical weekly rent of just $120.
Most residents rely on cars, with 59% of workers driving to work and no one using public transport to commute. About 40.2% of homes have two vehicles.
The community is relatively mobile, with 40.2% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen sharply to 11.1% since 2011.
The unemployment rate is 9.4%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work in public administration and safety, retail, or agriculture.
The area is very convenient for residents, as 86.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 83.7% are near health services, both far above the state average.