Kingston

The community is slightly older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 41. While the population has grown by 11% since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 has remained steady at 17.2%.

Born overseas, 31.9% of residents come from other countries, a figure well above the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish, Scottish, and Chinese.

Language diversity is high, with 26.0% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than most Australian areas, though it is slightly below the Victorian average.

About 40.6% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 18 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 45.2%.

The area is highly qualified, with 31.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 66.5%, having risen 11 points since 2011.

Household wealth is significant, as the typical weekly family income of $2,406 is higher than both the state and national figures. Those earning $3,000 or more per week make up 26.9% of households, which is much higher than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.4% of residents, which is lower than most areas. About 5.9% of people need help with daily activities, a figure that has risen slightly since 2011.

Unpaid care is common here, with 13.6% of people providing such support, which is much higher than most areas. However, the volunteer rate is much lower than most areas at 12.1%.

There are 722 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably older than the national average, and they have a much lower unemployment rate of 7.4%.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (61.4%). Typical household size is 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national figure.

Homes are more expensive here, with a typical weekly rent of $402 and typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,167, both of which are much higher than most areas. Detached houses are less common than in the rest of the state, making up 58.8% of dwellings.

Working from home is very common, with 30.0% of people doing so—a figure well above the national average. The area also has a high number of public transport stops, though only 2.5% of people use them to commute.

About 35.4% of residents moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.9% of the population, which is lower than the national figure.

More people are working or looking for work here (64.9%) than in most other areas. The most common industries are health care, construction, and retail.

The area is very advantaged, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage and access to resources. This is reflected in the large number of businesses and a high number of new dwelling approvals.

The area receives an average annual rainfall of 698mm, which is well above the Victorian average. Average minimum temperatures are also notably higher than across the state.

The overall crime rate is lower than most areas, with particularly low rates of assault and drug offences. However, theft and robbery are much more common than in other areas.

The area is very walkable, with 95.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city' hub. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 98.4% are near public transport.