Kings Park

The typical resident is 38 years old, and the population has grown slightly since 2011. While the number of children is about the same as the state average, the proportion of seniors has risen by 8.2 points over the last decade.

Born overseas, 53.5% of residents come from abroad, which is far above the Victorian figure. Vietnamese ancestry is the most common, making up 23.2% of the community.

Language diversity is very high, with 67.4% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 20.6% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious groups are common here, and the 19.3% of people who report no religion is far below the state and national figures. Christianity is the most common faith at 47.1%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 12.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion rose by 6.7 points since 2011 to reach 50.6%.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,246 a week. Only 9.1% of homes earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.

A higher than usual 8.4% of people need help with daily activities. However, the proportion of people with a long-term health condition is a little below the state average.

Volunteering is low here, with only 4.9% of people volunteering, which is well below the national figure. This is alongside lower rates of unpaid housework and childcare compared to most areas.

There are 72 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 29, and 12.5% speak a First Nations language.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per home. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, making up 21.7% of households.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 95.6% of homes being detached. A high 39.6% of these are owned outright, and 93.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Most people drive to work, and only 11.6% work from home, which is far below the state figure. While 100% of homes are within a short walk of public transport, only 2.5% of people use it to commute.

The community is very stable, as only 26.9% of people moved in the last five years, far below the Victorian average. Recent arrivals from overseas fell slightly to 8.9% since 2011.

Unemployment is high at 10.0%, which is well above the state and national figures. Only 49.2% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below most other areas.

The area is ranked among the lowest for overall advantage, with a score of 854. It also ranks very low for access to money, resources, and job skills.

Rainfall is a little above the state average at 567mm. The average maximum temperature is 20.3 degrees, which is lower than most areas.

The area is somewhat walkable, with all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or public transport. However, access to health services is far below the state average.