Kelvin

Children under 15 make up 27.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than both the state and the nation.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.9% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language used at home for 94.5% of the population. This means the share of people using another language at home is far below the 22.3% national figure.

Religious affiliation is common here, as the share of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. About 63.7% of the population identifies as Christian.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 39.3% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. However, those with qualifications often hold degrees in engineering or management.

The typical weekly household income is $1,812, which is about the same as the national figure. A notable 14% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is a little above the national average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.3% of people having a long-term health condition. This includes a mental health condition rate of 11.5%, which is well above the state average.

Residents are very active in their community, with 22.4% volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 18.9% providing care, far above the national average.

The First Nations population is very small, and for those present, the typical age of 47 is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home and 57.8% of households consisting of couples with children. Only 20.3% of people live alone, which is well below the national average.

Every single home in Kelvin is a separate house, and 89.1% have three or more bedrooms. While 40.6% of homes are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 82.8% of households owning two or more cars.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment rates are very high, with 69.9% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is far above the national average, with many residents working in agriculture or professional management.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.