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Kingsford Smith
59 km²
Daily life in Kingsford Smith revolves around a highly walkable urban hub where most residents live in apartments and many work from home. The area is a diverse, young, and well-educated community, with a population that has grown by 31% since 2011 to reach 181,933 people. It is shaped by a large proportion of overseas-born residents and high earners, creating a professional atmosphere where the typical resident is just 36 years old.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with only 14.4% of people aged 65 and over. A high number of residents are in de facto relationships, at 14.9%, which is well above the national figure.
A large proportion of the community was born overseas, at 43.1%, which is far above the national average and represents a huge increase since 2011. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.
Reflecting its international character, 34.2% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen sharply since 2011. Mandarin and Greek are the most common non-English languages.
About 34.4% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.1%.
This is a highly qualified community where 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion has also risen dramatically since 2011 to reach 73.6%.
Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the typical weekly family income reaching $2,725. About 33.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the state average.
Residents generally report better health than the national average, with only 21.4% having a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are also much fewer than in most other areas.
Community participation in unpaid work is much lower than most areas, with fewer people caring for children or doing housework. Volunteer rates are also a little below the national figure.
Homes are smaller than usual, with 27.4% of people living alone, which is higher than the state average. Couples with children make up the largest group at 57.6%.
The area is dominated by flats and apartments, with renting being far more common than the national average at 47.9%. Typical weekly rents and home-loan payments are both well above the state and national figures.
A huge 41% of the workforce works from home, far above the national figure. While 16.4% of homes have no car, the area has very high public transport departures compared to the rest of the state.
The population is quite mobile, with 46.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most other areas.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, with 63.6% active in the workforce. Professional and managerial roles are the most common occupations.
This is a walker's paradise where 98% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a variety of amenities. Almost every home is within a short walk of public transport, parks, schools, and health services.