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Kings Park

3 km²

Young families are the heart of Kings Park, where the typical resident is just 37 years old. This is a community of larger homes and growing households, with a much higher proportion of children under 15 than in most similar areas. Residents generally earn more than the national figure, and many possess high-level qualifications. It is a residential pocket of Greater Sydney where a strong focus on family life is reflected in the local housing and daily routines.

An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.

35 schools within reach make Kings Park convenient for families.

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The area is notably young, with 22% of the population being children under 15, a figure well above the national average. Conversely, seniors make up only 13.5% of residents, which is well below the New South Wales figure.

Cultural diversity is high, with 29.6% of people born overseas and a significant number of residents with Indian ancestry. Australia, England, and Ireland remain the most common ancestries.

About 26.3% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English is the primary language for 70.9% of the community, followed by Punjabi and Mandarin.

Most residents identify as Christian (54.3%), while the proportion of people with no religion is 29.3%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 63.4% of residents completing Year 12, far above the national average. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and many of these are in management or engineering.

Household incomes are strong, with a typical weekly family income of $2,380, which is higher than most similar areas. About 27.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure well above the national average.

Health trends are typical for the region, with 27.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. Asthma is the most common reported condition at 9%.

Childcare is a major focus here, as 31.9% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the national average. However, volunteering rates are much lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is relatively small but performs well, with a Year 12 completion rate of 50.8%, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household and 66.7% of families consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the state average.

The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 91.6% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While many have mortgages, typical monthly payments are $2,300, which is higher than most similar areas.

Working from home is very common at 34%, well above the national figure. While most rely on cars, the area is well-served by bus stops, though transit times to the city are among the highest for similar areas.

Migration patterns are stable, with 32.6% of residents moving in the last five years, a figure well below the national average of 40.7%.

More people are working or looking for work compared to most areas. The most common industries for residents are education, health, and retail.

Almost every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport, but the area is less walkable for other needs, with far fewer homes within a 15-minute walk of health services or schools.

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