Kew

The area is far older than most, with a typical resident aged 63 and 46.6% of the population aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.0%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (83.2%), meaning the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures. English is the most common ancestry at 49.7%.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 94.7% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the New South Wales figure.

About 58.3% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.7%, which is a little above the state average but well below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 33.2% of people completing Year 12, compared to 58.9% across the state. The typical resident is far less likely to hold a bachelor's degree than the national average.

Incomes in Kew are much lower than in most areas. The typical weekly household income is $1,107, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with 47.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the state average, and 9.0% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 16.2% of people providing unpaid care and 30.3% doing significant housework. The area also has a much higher rate of Defence Force veterans than most areas.

First Nations people make up 5.5% of the population, which is a little above the national average. This group is noticeably younger than others in the area, with a typical age of 18.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 51.0% being couples without children. Households are slightly smaller than the national average, with a typical size of 2.3 people.

Housing is overwhelmingly made up of separate houses (97.6%), and 58.4% of these are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is uncommon here, at just 9.9%.

Residents are heavily reliant on cars, as 66.9% drive to work and only 0.9% use public transport. This is consistent with the fact that very few homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The community has seen significant movement, with 55.7% of people moving in the last five years, a rate far above the national average. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 35.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is among the lowest rates for similar areas. This is largely due to the high number of retirees.

Kew is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few residents can walk to health services, schools, or parks within 15 minutes.