Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Kings Park
4 km²
A typical weekly household income of $4,799 in Kings Park is far above the national figure, marking it as an exceptionally wealthy enclave. This sparsely populated area is home to a small community of just 48 people, most of whom are older. The population is far older than the state or national average, with no children under 15 living here. This creates a quiet, high-income neighbourhood defined by retirees and professional adults.
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The community is far older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 61 and 43.8% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown since 2011, while children under 15 have disappeared entirely from the area.
People born overseas make up 33.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common, and Italy is the most frequent overseas birth country.
About 10.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%. No one in the area speaks little or no English.
Christianity is the most common faith at 43.8%, while 14.6% of people report no religion. This proportion of non-religious residents is far below the national figure.
The area is well-qualified, with 27.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, though it is a drop from 38.7% in 2011.
Weekly incomes are far above the national average, with a typical family earning $4,874. More than a third of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is far above the national figure of 12.5%.
Health challenges are common here, as 41.7% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 14.6% of residents need help with daily activities.
Unpaid care for others is common, with 25.0% of people providing help, far above the national figure. Conversely, only 8.3% care for children, which is far below the national average.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are smaller than usual with 2.2 people per household. Half of the residents live as couples without children, and there are no one-parent families.
Housing costs are very high, with a typical monthly home loan payment of $9,999 and weekly rents of $1,000, both of which are far above state and national figures.
The area is very well served by public transport, with 354.17 stops per 1,000 people. While the drive to the city is short at 8 minutes, the walk to the nearest stop takes about 13 minutes.
The population is relatively stable, as 29.2% of people moved in the last five years. This is well below the state average of 39.0%.
Only 39.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. This is consistent with the high proportion of seniors in the area.
The area is ranked as having the highest overall advantage in the country. This is supported by an exceptionally high score for education and job skills.
The area receives 661mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the Western Australian average. Temperatures are slightly lower than the state average.
Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, but very few are near groceries or health services. The walkability score is 4.1, which is well below the state average.