Kingston

The area is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 35. It has among the lowest proportions of children and seniors at this level, while the number of people in de facto relationships is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 24.4% were born overseas. This is well below the figure for the ACT and Australia, with English, Irish, and Scottish being the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the main language for 73.8% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 16.8%, which is well below both the state and national averages.

A majority of residents (52.9%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This trend has grown, rising by 8.2 percentage points since 2016.

Kingston is exceptionally well-qualified, with 62.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. This is reflected in the workforce, where 45% of people are professionals.

The community is very wealthy, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,777, which is far above the national figure. This is consistent with the high education levels, as 41.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthy, with a rate of people needing daily help (1.7%) that is well below the national average. However, mental health conditions are a little more common here than across Australia.

Volunteer rates are much higher than most similar areas, and 11.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force. Conversely, the proportion of people providing unpaid care or housework is well below the state average.

First Nations residents in the area have a high Year 12 completion rate of 78.6%, which is far above the national average. Personal income for this group is also among the highest for similar areas.

Living arrangements are distinct here, as 44.4% of people live alone, far above the national figure. Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical of 1.8 people per dwelling.

The area is almost entirely made up of flats or apartments (90.5%), meaning separate houses are very rare. Renting is much more common than in the rest of the state, and typical weekly rents are a little above the ACT average.

Commuting by public transport is more common here than in most areas, and 11.3% of people walk to work. Public transport routes are among the largest at this level, and the drive time to the city is very short.

Kingston is a highly transient community, with 71.3% of people having moved house in the last five years. This is far above the national average, alongside a high rate of recent overseas arrivals.

Job prospects are strong, with a very low unemployment rate of 2.3%. Nearly half of the workforce (46.1%) is employed in public administration and safety.

The area is rated as having the highest overall advantage in the country. This is backed by a population that has grown by 13.5% since 2021, well above the state average.

The local climate sees average annual rainfall that is a little below the ACT average. Minimum temperatures are also among the lowest at this level.

Described as a walker's paradise, every home here is within a 15-minute walk of a park, groceries, and health services. The overall walkability score is well above the state average.