Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Kingsley
8 km²
A short walk to a park or train station is a typical part of daily life in Kingsley. This is a mature, well-off community where the typical resident is 44, noticeably older than the state and national figures. It is a place of stability, with many people owning their large family homes outright and very few new arrivals moving in. The area's high level of education and typical weekly family income of $2,401 reflect a settled and prosperous suburb in Greater Perth.
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The population is ageing, with seniors making up 23.4% of the community—a figure well above the national average. This trend has grown since 2011, and the typical age is now 44.
About 31.5% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the Australian figure. English ancestry is the most common, at 47.1%.
English is the primary language for 88.2% of people. Only 9.3% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
A large portion of the community has no religion, at 45.2%, which is well above the national figure and represents a 21 point rise since 2011.
The area is well-qualified, with 25.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is slightly above the state average, and the number of people completing Year 12 has risen to 61.0% since 2011.
Household incomes are generally high, with 27.3% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week. This is well above the national average and reflects a rise of 12 points since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.5% of people. This is well above the national figure, and 6.3% of residents need help with daily activities.
Residents are active in their community, with 17.0% volunteering. Unpaid care is also common, as 32.1% of people care for children, which is well above the national figure.
First Nations residents are a small group here, but they have a much higher typical household income than those in the rest of the state and a very low unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Most people live in couples with children (62.8%) and homes are typically larger than average, with 2.6 people per household.
Home ownership is very strong, with 40.0% of houses owned outright. Most homes are large, as 91.9% have three or more bedrooms, and renting is far less common here than across Australia.
Public transport use is higher than in most areas, and the suburb is well-served with 83 stops. However, most people still drive to work, which is the case for 61.7% of residents.
The community is very stable, as only 27.6% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national figure, and recent overseas arrivals have fallen sharply since 2011.
More people here work in health, education, and construction than other sectors. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is slightly lower than the state and national figures.
The area is highly advantaged, scoring 9 out of 10 for access to money and resources. This puts it ahead of about 90% of similar areas.
Rainfall is far above the state average at 663mm annually, while maximum temperatures average 25.2 degrees.
The suburb is very walkable for basic needs, with nearly every home within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park or school.