Kingsgrove - North

The community is slightly older than the national figure, with nearly 20% of residents aged 65 and over. It also has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar areas, while the number of people in de facto relationships is well below the state average.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 38% of people born overseas, which is far above the national figure. The most common ancestries are Greek, Chinese, Australian, English, and Italian.

Language diversity is very high, with 55.1% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and 10.9% of people speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 63% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people reporting no religion is far below both the state and national figures.

Most residents have a good level of schooling, with 62.2% completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure. However, the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the state average.

While 25.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, typical personal incomes are a little below the national figure. Typical weekly household income is $1,841, which is about the same as the state average.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Despite this, the rate of long-term health and mental health conditions is well below the national figure.

Unpaid care is common, with 13.7% of people providing unpaid care, which is much higher than most similar areas. Conversely, the proportion of volunteers is well below the national average.

The First Nations population is small, but those who are present have a Year 12 completion rate far above the national average and a higher typical household income than the state figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home and a high number of couples with children. Far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Detached houses are very common, and 39.7% are owned outright, which is well above the national figure. However, typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest for similar areas.

Working from home is very popular here, with 37.6% of workers doing so, which is far above the national figure. Most residents rely on cars or buses, and 9.1% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, as the number of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also well below the state average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most similar areas, and full-time employment is well below the national figure. Common industries include retail, health, and education.

The area has a higher overall advantage score than about 62% of similar areas. It also hosts 1,094 businesses and has seen a population growth of 4.4% since 2021.

The area is quite wet, with annual rainfall far above the New South Wales average. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.

This is a very walkable area, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store. This is far above the state average for most amenity types.