Kendall

The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with 21.5% of people aged 65 or over. This trend is balanced by a higher than usual proportion of children under 15, who make up 18.8% of the population.

Kendall is predominantly Australian-born, with 88.4% born here and only 7.5% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.

English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with only 1.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

People with no religion make up 46.7% of the community, a figure that is far above the state average. Christianity is equally common at 46.7%.

The area has far fewer people who completed Year 12 compared to the national figure, at 35.7%. Around 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are well below the national figures, with the usual household earning $1,381 a week. Only 10.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also well above the national figure at 12.2%.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 17.3% of people contributing. Additionally, 27.6% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is well above the state average.

First Nations people make up 5.7% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. Those in the First Nations community are noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 28.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 20.4% of households.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 97.9% of homes being detached. A high 40.8% of these homes are owned outright, well above the national figure.

Residents rely heavily on cars, as 69.2% drive to work and 0% use public transport for their commute. Almost every home has at least one motor vehicle.

About 35.9% of the population moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.1% of the community.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 54.6%. The most common industries for those employed are health care, social assistance, and construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.8. While most people live near a park, no one lives within a 15-minute walk of health services.