Kingswood

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both the state and nation. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 92.9% born here. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 64.6%. The share of people reporting no religion is 30.3%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a lower rate of higher education than the state, with 16.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Household incomes are strong, with 31% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average. Typical weekly household income is $2,085, a little above the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.6% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Residents are very active in their community, with 20.6% volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, as 15.2% of people provide unpaid support.

The First Nations community is smaller but prosperous, with a typical household income of $2,374, which is well above the state average. Unemployment among First Nations people is 0.0%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. Very few people live alone, at just 10.1%, which is far below the national figure.

Housing is dominated by large detached homes, with 95.2% having three or more bedrooms. Almost half of all homes (49.5%) are owned outright, far above the national average.

Car use is essential, as 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes via public transport. The walk to the nearest transport stop is 42 minutes.

The population is quite stable, with 30.6% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

The area has a strong workforce, with 65.4% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in construction, health, or education.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.9. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.