Kambah

The population is noticeably older than the territory average, and the number of seniors aged 65 and over rose 9.5 points since 2011 to reach 19.8%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.1% of the community, which is a little above the territory figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 20.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the main language for 82.3% of people, and those using another language at home account for 14.0%. This is well below the national average, although the figure has risen 3.5 points since 2011.

People with no religion make up 45.6% of the community, a figure that rose 17 points since 2011. This is well above the national average, while 43.4% of residents identify as Christian.

The area is well-qualified, with 32.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 69.9% completing Year 12. Both figures are well above the national average, though the degree rate is far below that of the territory.

Typical weekly household incomes are $2,207, which is well above the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose 13 points since 2011 to reach 32.7%.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.3% of residents. About 10.9% of people have a mental health condition, which is a little above the national average.

The community is very active in providing care, with 15.0% of people providing unpaid care—a figure well above the national average. Volunteers also make up 18.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

There are 484 First Nations people in the area, with a typical personal income of $730, which is well above the national figure. The unemployment rate for this group is 5.1%, much lower than in most similar areas.

Families with children are common, and the average home holds 2.6 people. One-parent families make up 14.9% of households, which is well above the territory average.

Homes are typically large, with 89.6% having three or more bedrooms, and 84.6% are separate houses. Home ownership is strong, as 35.6% of houses are owned outright, well above the national figure.

Most people drive to work, with 65.8% using a car as the driver. While public transport stops are common, only 2.6% of residents use public transport to commute, a figure that fell 2.3 points since 2011.

The population is quite stable, with only 30.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.8% of the community.

Full-time employment is high at 62.5%, which is well above the national average. Public administration and safety is the most common industry, employing 27.8% of the workforce.

Kambah is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage and access to resources. However, population growth since 2021 has been 1.3%, which is much lower than most areas.

The area receives an average annual rainfall of 833mm, which is a little below the territory average. Minimum temperatures are among the lowest for similar areas at 6.7 degrees.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. While most residents can walk to groceries, only 53.0% can reach health services within 15 minutes, which is far below the territory average.