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Kensington vs West Melbourne - Residential

Name: Kensington vs West Melbourne - Residential — 2021 Census comparison
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Statistical Area 2 (SA2) comparison ≈ 2.7 km apart · Kensington profile · West Melbourne - Residential profile

Kensington West Melbourne - Residential

Kensington (Vic.) and West Melbourne - Residential are neighbouring inner-city areas with distinct profiles. West Melbourne - Residential is much more diverse, with 54.2% of people born overseas and 45.8% using a language other than English at home, compared to 31.1% and 24.7% in Kensington (Vic.). Kensington (Vic.) has a wealthier population, with 34.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far higher than the 22.6% in West Melbourne - Residential. Homes in Kensington (Vic.) are also more likely to be larger and detached, while West Melbourne - Residential is dominated by apartments, with 77.8% of homes being flats or apartments.

Both areas share a similar level of education and job skills, with both scoring a 10 out of 10. They are also alike in that about 82% of residents have completed Year 12. While both are very close to the city, West Melbourne - Residential has seen faster population growth since 2021 and a higher share of renters. This is consistent with its younger population, where the typical resident is 31, compared to 35 in Kensington (Vic.).

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Where they differ most

Recent movers: 24.3 pts higher in West Melbourne - Residential Recent arrivals: 24.1 pts higher in West Melbourne - Residential Born overseas: 23.1 pts higher in West Melbourne - Residential 3+ bedrooms: 22.2 pts higher in Kensington Other language: 21.1 pts higher in West Melbourne - Residential

Demographics & Identity

Population in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +3,299 larger in Kensington

10,745 57th pct 7,446 37th pct

Median age in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +4 yrs older in Kensington

35 yrs 21st pct 31 yrs 6th pct

Age structure

43.6% Young adults (25–44) +13.8 pts ▸ 57.3%

21.4% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +7.1 pts 14.3%

10.4% Youth (15–24) +6.0 pts ▸ 16.4%

14.5% Children (0–14) ◂ +7.0 pts 7.6%

10.0% Seniors (65+) ◂ +5.7 pts 4.3%

Marital status

54.5% Never married +9.8 pts ▸ 64.3%

32.1% Married ◂ +5.1 pts 27.0%

7.9% Divorced ◂ +2.5 pts 5.4%

2.9% Widowed ◂ +2.0 pts 0.9%

2.6% Separated ◂ +0.1 pts 2.5%

Age & sex structure

Kensington West Melbourne - Residential

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

65.3% Australia ◂ +24.2 pts 41.1%

2.8% China +8.5 pts ▸ 11.3%

1.6% India +5.5 pts ▸ 7.1%

3.2% England ◂ +0.8 pts 2.5%

3.0% Vietnam ◂ +1.3 pts 1.7%

2.5% New Zealand ◂ +0.6 pts 1.9%

0.6% Philippines +1.0 pts ▸ 1.6%

0.8% Italy even 0.9%

0.2% Nepal +0.4 pts ▸ 0.5%

0.5% South Africa ◂ +0.3 pts 0.2%

Ancestry

30.3% English ◂ +12.1 pts 18.2%

25.8% Australian ◂ +11.8 pts 14.0%

10.5% Chinese +11.6 pts ▸ 22.1%

15.2% Irish ◂ +7.3 pts 7.9%

10.8% Scottish ◂ +5.0 pts 5.7%

2.4% Indian +4.3 pts ▸ 6.7%

6.0% Italian ◂ +1.3 pts 4.8%

4.7% German ◂ +1.9 pts 2.7%

3.2% Vietnamese ◂ +0.8 pts 2.5%

1.1% Filipino +1.2 pts ▸ 2.3%

1.8% Dutch ◂ +0.6 pts 1.2%

1.6% Greek ◂ +0.3 pts 1.2%

Language

Language used at home

71.5% English only ◂ +24.7 pts 46.8%

3.3% Mandarin +10.9 pts ▸ 14.2%

3.2% Cantonese +0.2 pts ▸ 3.4%

3.0% Vietnamese ◂ +1.0 pts 2.0%

0.4% Hindi +2.1 pts ▸ 2.6%

1.2% Italian ◂ +0.1 pts 1.1%

1.0% Arabic even 1.0%

0.6% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.5%

0.2% Tagalog +0.4 pts ▸ 0.6%

0.2% Punjabi +0.1 pts ▸ 0.3%

Religion

Religious affiliation

57.2% No religion ◂ +3.7 pts 53.6%

27.1% Christianity ◂ +4.9 pts 22.2%

5.4% Not stated +3.3 pts ▸ 8.8%

1.5% Hinduism +4.6 pts ▸ 6.1%

4.1% Buddhism +1.1 pts ▸ 5.2%

3.8% Islam ◂ +0.8 pts 3.1%

0.6% Other religions +0.3 pts ▸ 0.8%

0.3% Judaism even 0.3%

Education & Qualifications

Schools in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +2 more in Kensington

3 43rd pct 1 0th pct

Schools/1k kids in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +0.15 more in Kensington

1.92 46th pct 1.78 41st pct

Schools ≤3 km in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +1 more in Kensington

41 82nd pct 40 81st pct

Students in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +405 more in Kensington

764 29th pct 359 12th pct

Avg size in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +104 larger in West Melbourne - Residential

255 26th pct 359 41st pct

ICSEA in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +81 higher in Kensington

1,134 92nd pct 1,053 66th pct

Highest year of school

82.0% Year 12 +0.2 pts ▸ 82.1%

4.4% Year 10 +0.4 pts ▸ 4.8%

4.8% Year 9 or below ◂ +2.5 pts 2.3%

4.3% Year 11 +0.4 pts ▸ 4.7%

Highest qualification level

43.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +0.1 pts 42.9%

22.2% Postgraduate degree +1.7 pts ▸ 23.9%

10.3% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +0.1 pts 10.2%

8.9% Certificate III / IV ◂ +1.7 pts 7.2%

6.4% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +2.4 pts 4.0%

0.7% Certificate I / II ◂ +0.1 pts 0.5%

Field of qualification

19.5% Management & commerce +3.4 pts ▸ 22.9%

16.2% Society & culture ◂ +2.7 pts 13.5%

10.9% Health ◂ +4.1 pts 6.8%

9.2% Engineering & related +1.2 pts ▸ 10.4%

9.1% Creative arts ◂ +0.7 pts 8.5%

5.0% Information technology +3.0 pts ▸ 8.0%

7.0% Education ◂ +3.3 pts 3.7%

5.7% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.2 pts 5.5%

2.7% Food, hospitality & personal services +1.7 pts ▸ 4.4%

4.0% Architecture & building +0.2 pts ▸ 4.2%

1.3% Agriculture & environment ◂ +0.5 pts 0.8%

Income

Personal income in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +$199 higher in Kensington

$1,246 90th pct $1,047 81st pct

Household income in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +$432 higher in Kensington

$2,216 79th pct $1,784 52nd pct

Family income in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +$666 higher in Kensington

$3,063 89th pct $2,397 71st pct

Household income distribution

30.2% $1,500–$2,999 +3.2 pts ▸ 33.4%

17.5% $650–$1,499 +7.4 pts ▸ 24.9%

21.9% $4,000 or more ◂ +8.4 pts 13.5%

13.8% Under $650 +0.5 pts ▸ 14.2%

12.6% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +3.5 pts 9.1%

Personal income distribution

26.5% $650–$1,499 +5.4 pts ▸ 32.0%

28.9% Under $650 +0.5 pts ▸ 29.4%

29.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +5.6 pts 23.6%

11.0% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.4 pts 6.6%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

11.5% Mental health ◂ +3.4 pts 8.1%

9.6% Asthma ◂ +3.4 pts 6.2%

8.5% Other condition ◂ +2.4 pts 6.1%

5.2% Arthritis ◂ +3.0 pts 2.2%

3.0% Diabetes ◂ +1.4 pts 1.6%

2.5% Heart disease ◂ +1.2 pts 1.2%

2.1% Cancer ◂ +0.9 pts 1.2%

1.1% Lung condition ◂ +0.8 pts 0.3%

0.6% Stroke ◂ +0.4 pts 0.2%

0.5% Dementia ◂ +0.4 pts 0.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

67.6% None +6.3 pts ▸ 73.9%

19.7% One condition ◂ +5.9 pts 13.8%

4.7% Two conditions ◂ +1.8 pts 2.9%

2.3% Three or more ◂ +1.6 pts 0.7%

Community Participation

First Nations

First Nations people in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +5 larger in West Melbourne - Residential

63 20th pct 68 22nd pct

Median age in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +1 yrs older in Kensington

32 yrs 89th pct 31 yrs 88th pct

Median income in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +$370 higher in Kensington

$1,270 97th pct $900 84th pct

Household income in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +$644 higher in Kensington

$2,125 74th pct $1,481 36th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +0.2 larger in Kensington

2.1 11th pct 1.9 4th pct

Family composition

35.9% Couples without children +17.4 pts ▸ 53.4%

49.7% Couples with children ◂ +14.4 pts 35.3%

12.0% One-parent families ◂ +3.8 pts 8.2%

2.4% Other families +1.0 pts ▸ 3.3%

Household size

35.5% 2 people +5.7 pts ▸ 41.2%

34.9% 1 person +3.4 pts ▸ 38.3%

14.8% 3 people ◂ +2.1 pts 12.7%

11.3% 4 people ◂ +5.2 pts 6.1%

2.6% 5 people ◂ +1.4 pts 1.2%

0.9% 6 or more ◂ +0.4 pts 0.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +$26 higher in Kensington

$416 70th pct $390 57th pct

Mortgage in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +$27 higher in Kensington

$2,162 73rd pct $2,135 72nd pct

People / bedroom in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +0.20 higher in West Melbourne - Residential

0.90 86th pct 1.10 95th pct

How homes are owned or rented

49.1% Rented +15.7 pts ▸ 64.8%

30.6% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +10.1 pts 20.4%

18.1% Owned outright ◂ +6.0 pts 12.1%

1.2% Other tenure +0.2 pts ▸ 1.4%

1.0% Not stated +0.1 pts ▸ 1.2%

Types of homes

29.3% Flat or apartment +48.5 pts ▸ 77.8%

53.4% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +33.2 pts 20.2%

17.1% Separate house ◂ +15.9 pts 1.3%

0.1% Other dwelling +0.5 pts ▸ 0.6%

Bedrooms per home

42.0% 2 bedrooms +6.6 pts ▸ 48.6%

16.3% 1 bedroom +14.9 pts ▸ 31.2%

30.4% 3 bedrooms ◂ +16.0 pts 14.4%

8.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +5.8 pts 2.9%

1.2% 5 or more ◂ +0.4 pts 0.8%

0.3% Studio / none +0.4 pts ▸ 0.7%

Weekly rent distribution

42.0% $350–$549 +11.8 pts ▸ 53.8%

16.0% $200–$349 +10.2 pts ▸ 26.2%

17.9% $550–$749 ◂ +8.5 pts 9.4%

16.1% Under $200 ◂ +12.6 pts 3.5%

5.3% $750 or more ◂ +0.5 pts 4.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

32.6% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +0.5 pts 32.2%

25.9% $3,000 or more +1.7 pts ▸ 27.6%

24.8% $1,000–$1,799 +1.0 pts ▸ 25.8%

11.6% Under $1,000 ◂ +2.6 pts 9.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +4 more in West Melbourne - Residential

18 27th pct 22 32nd pct

Stops/1k in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +1.28 more in West Melbourne - Residential

1.68 18th pct 2.95 30th pct

Departures/1k in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +866.8 more in West Melbourne - Residential

942.2 55th pct 1,809.0 80th pct

PT routes in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +8 more in West Melbourne - Residential

4 29th pct 12 71st pct

Stop walk in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +1 longer in Kensington

2 14th pct 1 7th pct

Drive to city in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +5 longer in Kensington

8 7th pct 3 0th pct

Reach 30 min in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +12,403 more in West Melbourne - Residential

80,732 88th pct 93,135 89th pct

Reach 45 min in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +1,548 more in West Melbourne - Residential

431,198 90th pct 432,746 90th pct

Transit to city in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +9 longer in Kensington

29 8th pct 20 0th pct

How people get to work

46.5% Worked at home ◂ +8.0 pts 38.5%

22.8% Car (driver) ◂ +6.5 pts 16.3%

3.2% Walked +8.9 pts ▸ 12.0%

4.9% Train ◂ +0.5 pts 4.4%

3.9% Bicycle ◂ +1.6 pts 2.3%

1.4% Car (passenger) +0.3 pts ▸ 1.7%

0.9% Bus ◂ +0.2 pts 0.7%

Motor vehicles per home

54.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +3.5 pts 51.0%

16.9% No vehicle +19.3 pts ▸ 36.2%

23.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +13.1 pts 10.7%

3.8% 3 vehicles ◂ +2.2 pts 1.6%

1.0% 4 or more ◂ +0.5 pts 0.5%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

16.8% Professional & technical +1.7 pts ▸ 18.4%

14.3% Health care & social assistance ◂ +4.4 pts 9.9%

6.5% Accommodation & food +4.7 pts ▸ 11.2%

10.9% Education & training ◂ +3.3 pts 7.6%

8.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.6 pts 5.4%

6.3% Retail trade +1.2 pts ▸ 7.6%

6.9% Finance & insurance +0.4 pts ▸ 7.3%

2.9% Administrative & support +2.0 pts ▸ 4.9%

4.2% Construction +0.1 pts ▸ 4.3%

3.5% Transport & warehousing +0.1 pts ▸ 3.5%

3.5% Manufacturing ◂ +0.3 pts 3.2%

2.8% Media & telecommunications +0.2 pts ▸ 2.9%

Occupations people work in

43.4% Professionals ◂ +3.5 pts 40.0%

17.0% Managers ◂ +3.4 pts 13.7%

12.0% Clerical & administrative ◂ +0.5 pts 11.5%

7.6% Community & personal service +2.0 pts ▸ 9.7%

6.6% Technicians & trades +1.6 pts ▸ 8.3%

4.0% Labourers +2.6 pts ▸ 6.7%

5.6% Sales workers +0.6 pts ▸ 6.2%

2.3% Machinery operators & drivers +0.2 pts ▸ 2.5%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential even

9 86th pct 9 86th pct

IRSD decile in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential even

7 64th pct 7 64th pct

IER decile in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +2 higher in Kensington

3 29th pct 1 0th pct

IEO decile in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential even

10 100th pct 10 100th pct

IRSAD score in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential even

1,097 86th pct 1,099 87th pct

ERP in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +2,724 higher in Kensington

12,423 60th pct 9,699 46th pct

Growth in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +13.1 pts higher in West Melbourne - Residential

14.3% 87th pct 27.4% 93rd pct

Businesses in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +87 higher in West Melbourne - Residential

1,069 59th pct 1,156 63rd pct

Environment & Climate

Rainfall in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential even

631 23rd pct 631 23rd pct

Max temp in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential even

20.4 20th pct 20.4 20th pct

Min temp in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential even

11.3 43rd pct 11.3 43rd pct

Walkability

Walk score in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +0.4 higher in West Melbourne - Residential

9.0 96th pct 9.4 100th pct

Types ≤15 min in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential +0.1 more in West Melbourne - Residential

7.9 97th pct 8.0 100th pct

15-min city in Kensington in West Melbourne - Residential even