Kembla Grange

The community is notably young, with 26.7% of residents being children under 15, a figure well above the national average. This trend is reflected in the fact that 18% of people are in de facto relationships, which is much higher than in most other similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.5% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. Those with overseas heritage primarily list Australian, English, Scottish, Italian, or Irish ancestry.

English is the main language for 83.3% of residents. While 13.2% use another language at home—which is much higher than most similar areas—this remains well below the New South Wales average.

About 38.1% of people report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 54.3%.

A high proportion of residents have completed Year 12, sitting slightly above the national figure at 60.3%. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 24.1% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Incomes are very high here, with a typical household earning $2,574 a week, well above the national figure. Around 31.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much higher than most other areas.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 22.5% reporting a long-term health condition—well below the national average. Similarly, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than in most areas.

Family care is a priority here, with 40.6% of people caring for children unpaid, which is far above the national average. Conversely, only 8.5% of residents volunteer, which is among the lowest for its level.

There are 39 First Nations people in the area, and their typical personal income is $849, which is well above the state average. The First Nations population is also much younger than most areas, with a typical age of 15.

Homes are typically large, with 3.0 people per household, which is a little above the national figure. Very few people live alone (12.5%), as nearly 70% of households consist of couples with children.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 89.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the state average, though very few homes (12.3%) are owned outright.

Most people rely on cars, with 57% driving to work and 81% of homes being separate houses. While there are many public transport stops available, no one in the area uses public transport to commute.

The population is highly mobile, with 78% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is far above the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 3.3% of the community.

Working life is very active here, with 76.9% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state average. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, and 22.8% work from home.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.3, far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.