Kilaben Bay

The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 47 and over a quarter of the population aged 65 or more. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.1% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.3% of the community, meaning the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state and national averages.

A large number of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 51%.

A high number of residents hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar areas, though this is still a little below the national average. Many adults have completed Year 12, but the local rate is well below the state figure.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with 31.4% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. Typical weekly household income is $2,186, which is well above the national figure.

A higher proportion of people have a long-term health condition compared to most areas, sitting well above the national figure. Arthritis and asthma are the most common long-term conditions reported.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care and do housework than people in most other areas. This includes a much higher rate of people caring for children unpaid compared to the state average.

First Nations residents here have a much higher Year 12 completion rate than the national average. The population is noticeably younger than the state average, and the unemployment rate is far below the national figure.

Families tend to be larger than in most areas, with 2.6 people per home. There are far fewer people living alone and fewer one-parent families than in the state or nation.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 95.1% of dwellings being detached. Home ownership is very high, and 45.2% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, as 0% of residents commute by public transport, though 26.9% of the workforce works from home. Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and most have two or more.

The proportion of people who have moved in the last five years is higher than in most similar areas, although this is still well below the state and national averages.

Full-time employment is about the same as the national figure, with a similar unemployment rate of 3.6%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While many homes are near public transport, there is almost no access to groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.