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Kingston
7 km²
A very young population defines Kingston, where the typical resident is just 32 years old. This community in the Logan area is markedly diverse, with many residents born overseas and a significant First Nations population. It is a place of contrasting scales, featuring a high number of large family homes and schools, yet many households face tight financial pressures. This combination of a youthful, multicultural population and significant social challenges gives the area its distinct character.
Families are well catered for: 26 schools serve Kingston.
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Kingston is noticeably younger than the rest of Australia, with 22.6% of people being children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.0% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 32.1% of people born abroad, a figure well above the Queensland average. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.
Language diversity is high, as 26.0% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the state average, and 6.3% of residents speak little or no English.
Religion is more common here than in similar areas, with 40.8% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 34.5%, which is well below the national figure.
Educational attainment is among the lowest for its level, with only 6.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average, and only 42.5% of residents have completed Year 12.
Financial pressure is widespread, with a typical household income of $1,180 per week, which is well below the national figure. Only 7.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, among the lowest in the region.
Health challenges are more frequent here, with 8.2% of people needing help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are also more common, affecting 11.0% of the population.
Volunteer rates are well below the national average at 8.2%. Similarly, fewer people do unpaid housework or care for children compared to most other areas.
The First Nations community is large, with 724 people, but faces steep challenges. Unemployment is far above the national rate at 26.6%, and typical personal income is much lower than the national figure.
Homes are often crowded, with 2.9 people per household. One-parent families are very common, making up 30.9% of households, which is far above the state average.
Renting is very common, with 50.8% of households renting, far above the national average. While 83.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms, very few people own their homes outright.
Public transport options are plentiful, with a high number of stops and routes, yet only 2.8% of people use it to commute. About 10.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average.
About 38.4% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.3% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.
Joblessness is a major issue, with an unemployment rate of 13.4% that is well above the national figure. Only 47.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is among the lowest for its level.
Kingston is ranked among the most disadvantaged areas in the region, scoring at the lowest level for access to money, resources, and job skills.
The area is much wetter than the state average, with 1,134mm of annual rainfall. Average maximum temperatures are slightly lower than the Queensland average.
The area is very walkable, with 97.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can easily walk to parks, schools, and groceries, though access to health services is far below the state average.