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Kingsford
2 km²
Typical weekly incomes are higher than the national figure in Kingsford, a well-educated and international hub. It is a notably young community where the typical resident is just 33. This area is defined by its diversity, with nearly half of all residents born overseas and a very high proportion of people who speak a language other than English at home. High levels of academic qualification and a strong professional workforce make it a distinct pocket of Greater Sydney.
Kingsford's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The area is noticeably younger than most of Australia, with a typical age of 33. It has fewer children and seniors than the state average, and more than half of the population have never married.
International roots are very strong here, with 49.3% of people born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Chinese, English, and Australian are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is among the highest in the region, as 44.3% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure of 22.3%, and about 6% of residents speak little or no English.
Christianity is the most common faith at 43.3%, while 35.2% of residents report no religion, which is a little above the New South Wales figure.
This is a highly qualified community, with 44.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at 78.2%.
Household earnings are strong, with 27.9% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most areas. The typical family income of $2,514 per week is also a little above the state average.
Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with long-term health conditions reported by only 20.2% of people, well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Community participation is lower than in most areas, with fewer people providing unpaid care or doing significant unpaid housework compared to the national average.
The First Nations community here is larger than in 90% of similar areas. This group is well above the national average for Year 12 completion (57.1%) and those who speak a First Nations language (20.1%).
Living arrangements vary, with 27.7% of people living alone, which is higher than most areas. Couples with children make up the largest group at 60.7%.
Renting is very common, with 50.9% of households renting—far above the national figure of 30.6%. Flats and apartments are the most common home type, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the state average at $3,000.
The area is very well connected, with 23.1% of homes having no car and 39.5% of people working from home, a figure far above the national average. Public transport use for commuting is also well above the state figure.
The population is highly mobile, with 50.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 29.8% of the community, far above the national average.
Many residents work in professional roles, particularly in health, education, and technical services. However, the unemployment rate of 6.2% is a little above the national figure.
Described as a walker's paradise, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and groceries. Public transport is incredibly accessible, with all homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.