Kew - West

Residents here are noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 41. Children under 15 make up 15.3% of the population, which is much lower than most similar areas.

About 30.7% of the community was born overseas, a figure well above the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Chinese.

Language diversity is high, with 27.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure, and Mandarin is the most common second language.

The area is more secular than the rest of the country, as 45.5% of residents report having no religion. This is well above both the state and national figures.

Education levels are among the highest in the country, with 51.2% of adults holding a university degree. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average at 81.8%.

Incomes are very high, and 40.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the state average. The typical personal weekly income of $1,133 is also much higher than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are slightly less common here than in the rest of the state. About 26% of residents have a long-term condition, which is a little below the national average.

Volunteering is common, with 17.6% of people giving their time, well above the national figure. A higher than usual 14.6% of residents also provide unpaid care.

The First Nations community is small, but those living here have very high outcomes. Median personal income is far above the national average, and 59.5% have completed Year 12.

Most households are couples with children (61.8%), while one-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Housing is expensive and diverse, with a typical weekly rent of $456 and monthly mortgage payments that are far above the state average. Detached houses are much less common here than in most areas, with 30.9% of residents living in flats or apartments.

The area is highly connected, with a short 10-minute drive to the city and a very high number of weekly public transport departures. Working from home is also far more common here than nationally, at 39.9%.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.5% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.8% of the community.

The local workforce is largely professional, with 41.1% in professional roles. The unemployment rate of 4.0% is a little below the national figure.

The area is ranked as having the highest overall advantage, with a score of 10. This is supported by a high number of businesses and a workforce with top-tier job skills.

The local climate is mild, with average maximum temperatures around 20.5 degrees. Annual rainfall is well above the state average at 697mm.

The suburb is a walker's paradise, with a walkability score of 8.1. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and health services.