Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Kewdale
3 km²
Nearly half of the 7,394 people in Kewdale were born overseas, making it a remarkably diverse community. This international character is seen in the 37.9% of residents who use a language other than English at home. The area is generally younger and more transient than most, with a high number of recent arrivals and many people moving in over the last five years. It is a well-connected hub where most residents live within a short walk of a park, school, or public transport.
Families are well catered for: 27 schools serve Kewdale.
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The community is a little younger than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 36. Children under 15 make up 18.9% of the population, while seniors aged 65 and over are slightly less common than in most areas.
Overseas birth rates are far above the national figure, with 45.2% of people born outside Australia. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Chinese, Irish, and Scottish roots.
Language diversity is very high, as 37.9% of residents use another language at home—far above the 22.3% national figure. This includes Mandarin, Arabic, Italian, and Cantonese, and 5.2% of people speak little or no English.
A much lower proportion of residents identify with no religion (32.5%) compared to the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 36.5%, followed by Islam at 16.4%.
Residents are well-qualified, with 26.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a little above the Western Australian average, and 60.2% of people have completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household incomes are a little below the national figure at $1,597. The area has a lower share of high earners, with only 16.8% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.
Residents report fewer long-term health conditions (22.8%) and mental health conditions (6.6%) than most other areas. Only 4.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little below the national figure.
Volunteer rates are lower than most areas at 12.3%. Similarly, people providing unpaid care or doing significant unpaid housework are less common here than in most other parts of the state.
There are 115 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than the state average with a typical age of 21. A high proportion (21.7%) speak a First Nations language, which is well above the national figure.
While 59.1% of homes are couples with children, a higher-than-usual 29.2% of people live alone. The typical household size is 2.5 people, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
Rental properties are much more common here than in most areas, with 36.8% of households renting. Most homes are separate houses (71.7%), and 78.2% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.
Public transport use is very high for this level, with 6.9% of people commuting by it—well above the national figure. The area is highly accessible, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.
The population is quite mobile, with 43.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most areas, at 16.6%.
Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 62.6%. Most residents work in healthcare, construction, or retail, with professionals and technicians making up the largest occupational groups.
The population has grown by 10.5% since 2021, which is much higher than most similar areas. Overall advantage is around the middle for its level, with a score of 5 out of 10.
The area receives an average annual rainfall of 652mm, which is far above the state average. Maximum and minimum temperatures are slightly lower than the state average.
Kewdale is very walkable, with a score of 6.2. While everyone is within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, access to health services is very poor, with only 2.9% of homes within walking distance.