Kingston

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While the population grew by 13% since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 has remained steady at 17.7%.

About 27.3% of people were born overseas, a figure that rose slightly since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 34.8% and 30.1% respectively.

Many residents use another language at home, at 19.3%, though this is well below the state figure. English remains dominant for 77.3% of the community, and only 2.4% speak little or no English.

A large number of people report having no religion, accounting for 44.4% of the population. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 20 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 31.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This trend is climbing, as the number of people who completed Year 12 rose 12 points since 2011 to 67.2%.

Earnings are significantly high here, with the typical family bringing in $2,543 a week. This is a sharp increase from 2011, and 28.2% of households now earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health profiles are typical for the region, with 27.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 8.5% of residents have a mental health condition, which is lower than most similar areas.

Unpaid care is common, with 13.8% of people providing care and 28.6% caring for children. However, the proportion of people who volunteer fell by 3.4 points since 2011 to 12.8%.

First Nations people in the area have a much higher typical personal income of $827 and a lower unemployment rate of 5.7% compared to national figures. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average at 58.0%.

Families with children make up 61.4% of households, though 28.5% of people live alone. This is a higher proportion of single-person homes than in most similar areas.

Homes are more likely to be townhouses or flats here, as only 54.8% are separate houses. Rent is a little above the national figure at $410 a week, and typical home loan payments are also much higher than average at $2,167 a month.

Working from home has surged to 31.8% since 2011, which helps explain why only 2.3% of people now commute by public transport. Despite this, the area is well-served with 640 public transport stops.

The community is relatively stable, with 36.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas fell to 8.5% since 2011.

Job prospects are strong, with 66.3% of adults working or looking for work and a low unemployment rate of 4.0%. Many residents work in professional roles or within health and construction.

The area remains large and growing, with a current population estimate of 130,201. This represents a 5.2% increase since 2021.

The local climate is milder than many other areas, with an average maximum temperature of 20.1 degrees. Annual rainfall is 698mm, which is well above the state average.

The area is very walkable, with 98.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Nearly all residents can walk to a park or grocery store within 15 minutes.