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Kingsford
2 km²
A far higher proportion of residents in Kingsford were born overseas compared to the rest of Australia. This cosmopolitan community is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 33. It is a highly educated area where many people hold university degrees, which helps explain the higher than typical weekly incomes. The neighborhood is densely populated and focuses on apartment living, making it a highly walkable part of Sydney.
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The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 33 and only 13.7% of the population being children under 15. While the total population shrank by 13% since 2016 to 13,605 people, the number of seniors has risen slightly to 13.8%.
Born overseas, 49.2% of residents come from other countries, a figure far above the national average. Chinese (20.7%), English (17.4%), and Australian (16.7%) are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is very high, with 44.3% of people using a language other than English at home, though this is down 13 points since 2016. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken at 9.8%.
Christianity is the most common faith at 43.5%, while 35.1% of residents report having no religion. This proportion of non-religious people is well below the national figure.
Education levels are far above the national average, with 44.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of qualification is reflected in the local workforce, where 36.2% are professionals.
Weekly family incomes are a little above the national figure, typically reaching $2,514. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 11 points since 2016 to 28.2%.
Residents are generally healthier than most, with only 20.2% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the state average. Only 4.5% of people need help with daily activities.
Participation in unpaid care and housework is much lower than most areas. About 13.3% of the community volunteer, which is about the same as the national figure.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 1.0% of the population. This group is notably well-educated, with 57.1% completing Year 12, far above the national figure of 37.0%.
About 27.6% of people live alone, which is more common than in most areas. Most households consist of couples with children (60.8%) or couples without children (25.1%).
Renting is very common here, with 50.8% of households renting, far above the national average. Apartments are the primary home type (50.2%), and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $475.
The area is highly connected, with 22.9% of homes having no motor vehicle and 39.5% of people working from home. Public transport use is much higher than most areas, and the drive time to the city is very short at 11 minutes.
The community is very mobile, with 50.6% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 29.7% of the population, though this fell 18 points since 2016.
The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is a little above the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and education.
The area is considered very advantaged overall, ranking in the top 10% for education and job skills. Since 2021, the population has grown by 24.0%, far above the New South Wales average.
Kingsford receives much more rainfall than the state average, with 1,406mm annually. Minimum temperatures are also well above the New South Wales figure.
Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools, and public transport. This results in a walkability score of 8.9, well above the state average.