Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Port Kennedy
21 km²
Typical household incomes in Port Kennedy are slightly above the national figure, marking it as a relatively prosperous residential area. It is a family-oriented community where large, detached homes are the norm and children under 15 make up a much larger share of the population than in most areas. While the total population shrank slightly since 2011, the area remains a hub for young families and tradespeople. It is a place where most residents live in spacious houses and enjoy a high level of access to local amenities within walking distance.
Families are well catered for: 16 schools serve Port Kennedy.
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The area is notably young, with a typical resident aged 36 and a children's population well above the state and national figures. While the proportion of seniors is much lower than in most areas, the total population shrank by about 628 people since 2011.
People born overseas make up 29.1% of the community, which is a little above the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with English accounting for nearly half of the population.
English is the dominant language, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below both the state and national figures. Only 0.7% of residents speak little or no English.
A majority of residents (51.3%) report no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 22 points since 2011.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 9.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion rose by 8.3 points since 2011 to reach 47.5%.
Typical household weekly income is $1,921, which is a little above the national figure. Income levels have generally risen since 2011, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week increasing by 8.6 points.
More people here live with a long-term health condition (29.9%) or a mental health condition (10.6%) compared to most other areas. About 5.3% of residents need help with daily activities.
A much higher share of people care for children unpaid (31.7%) compared to the rest of the country. Notably, 6.9% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.
The First Nations community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 18. While household incomes for First Nations people are well above the national figure, the unemployment rate is a little above the national average.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household and a much higher rate of one-parent families (17.7%) than in most areas. Very few people live alone compared to the state average.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 93.7% of homes being detached and 93.9% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is less common here than in most areas, and the typical weekly rent is $350.
Most residents rely on cars, and very few homes (2.6%) have no motor vehicle. Working from home is far less common here than across Australia, with only 5.6% of the workforce doing so.
The community is relatively stable, as fewer people moved house in the last five years compared to most areas. There has also been a sharp drop in recent overseas arrivals since 2011.
The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in technicians and trades roles, with health care and retail being the most common industries.
Residents generally have good access to money and resources, ranking higher than 80% of similar areas. However, the area ranks much lower for education and job skills.
The area receives an average annual rainfall of 624mm, which is far above the Western Australian average. Minimum temperatures are a little below the state figure.
Port Kennedy is somewhat walkable, with a high proportion of homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and health services. Access to health services in particular is far above the state average.