Kensington

The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 32 and a very low proportion of children under 15 at 12.1%. While the population shrank by about 21% since 2016, there are more people in de facto relationships here than in most similar areas.

International roots are common here, as 45% of people were born overseas, which is far above the national figure. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Chinese.

Multiculturalism is evident in the home, with 38.7% of residents using a language other than English, a rate far above the national average. Mandarin is the most spoken non-English language.

Religious affiliation is diverse, with 40.2% identifying as Christian and 38.8% reporting no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Educational achievement is very high; 44.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This is consistent with the fact that 80.5% of residents completed Year 12, among the highest rates for similar areas.

Incomes are typically high, with family weekly incomes averaging $2,743, well above the national figure. A significant 31% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that rose by 10 points since 2016.

The community is generally healthy, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions (21.2%) compared to the rest of Australia. Those needing help with daily activities are also much less common here than in most areas.

Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in the state average, which is consistent with the high number of working professionals. About 15.1% of the population volunteers.

First Nations people make up 1.2% of the population. This group has a very high Year 12 completion rate of 75%, far above the national figure of 37%.

Small households are common, with 30.7% of people living alone and a typical home containing 2.3 people. One-parent families are less common here than in most other areas.

The area is dominated by flats or apartments (72.1%) and high rental rates, with 55.3% of homes rented. Rent is much higher than usual, typically $500 a week, and typical monthly mortgage payments are very high at $2,800.

Many residents avoid cars, as 18.8% of homes have no vehicle, far above the national figure. Working from home is exceptionally common at 44.5%, a massive increase from 2016.

The population is highly mobile, with 55.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 29% of the community, though this is lower than it was in 2016.

The workforce is largely professional, with 38.5% in professional roles. While employment levels are typical, the unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is a little higher than the state average.

The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, scoring a 10 out of 10 for overall advantage. Population growth since 2021 has been very strong at 22.1%, far above the state average.

The climate is wetter than most of New South Wales, with an average annual rainfall of 1,390mm. Minimum temperatures are also generally higher than the state average.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.1. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, health services, and public transport.