Kalkite

The area is notably young, with a typical age of 37 and a higher-than-usual 20.1% of residents being children under 15. There is also a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

People born overseas make up 20.7% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas, although this is well below the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language for 85.4% of residents. While 5.8% of people use another language at home—a higher figure than in most similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales and national averages.

The community is far more likely to have no religion than the state or nation, with 52% of residents reporting no religious affiliation.

A high number of residents have completed Year 12, and 21.9% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is more common than in most similar areas.

Typical personal income is $878 per week, which is a little above the national figure. Weekly family incomes are also higher than most similar areas, typically sitting at $2,175.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with a much lower rate of people needing help with daily activities (2.0%) and fewer people reporting long-term health conditions.

Community participation is high for child care, with 27.8% of people caring for children unpaid. Additionally, there is a higher proportion of veterans compared to most similar areas.

First Nations residents in Kalkite are far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 11. They also have much higher typical personal and household incomes than the state and national figures.

Family life is central here, as 59.3% of households are couples with children. This helps explain why homes are larger, with 2.6 people per home, which is higher than most similar areas.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses (94.2%), with 76.7% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than in similar areas, occurring in 30.1% of households.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning a motor vehicle and no one commuting by public transport. Most people drive to work or work from home.

Kalkite has seen significant movement, with 56.2% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far above the state and national averages.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work (67.1%) than in most similar areas, though the unemployment rate is also much higher at 6.3%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.6, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.