Kangaroo Point

The area is far older than the national average, with 22.9% of people aged 65 and over. It is also less diverse in terms of First Nations people, with 0.0% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 33.6% of residents born overseas, well above the national figure. Common ancestries include Chinese, Australian, English, and Greek.

More than half the population (51.2%) uses a language other than English at home, which is far above the national average. Mandarin, Greek, and Arabic are the most common non-English languages.

Faith is more common here than in other areas, as 64.8% of residents identify as Christian. Only 22.9% report having no religion, a figure far below the national average.

The community is highly qualified, with 37.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure, and 76.2% of residents have completed Year 12.

This is an affluent area where the typical household income is $4,111 a week, far above the national figure of $1,746. More than half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with a long-term health condition rate of 22.4%, which is well below the national figure. Mental health conditions are also much lower at 3.8%.

Unpaid care is common, with 14.1% of people providing care, which is higher than most areas. However, volunteering is much lower than in other similar places at 12.4%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children (66.5%), and very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 97.9% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 2.6%, and 45.5% of homes are owned outright.

Cars are essential here, with 37.7% of people working from home and most others driving. Only 1.6% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, as only 24.6% of residents have moved in the last five years, far below the national average.

Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce. While 58.9% of adults are working or looking for work, the full-time employment rate is far below the national figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent due to a steep terrain and a lack of nearby shops. While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, almost no one can walk to groceries.