Kirkham

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. About 15.5% of the population are children, and there is a much lower rate of de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, though 15.7% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. This is still far below the New South Wales and national averages.

About 12.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than in similar areas but well below the national average. Italian, Mandarin, and Greek are the most common additional languages.

Christianity is the dominant faith for 75.4% of the population. The share of people reporting no religion is 20.3%, which is far below the national figure.

The area is well-qualified, with 22.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 57.8% having completed Year 12. This is supported by a high number of nearby schools.

Kirkham is a very wealthy area where typical household incomes reach $3,416 a week, far above the state and national figures. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with lower rates of long-term health conditions, mental health issues, and needs for daily assistance than most other areas.

Community support is high, with a much higher rate of people providing unpaid care and doing housework than in most areas. Volunteers make up 16.5% of the population.

First Nations people make up 2.9% of the population. This group is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 18, and enjoys a much higher household income than most other First Nations areas.

Homes are large and mostly occupied by families, with an average of 3.4 people per household. Very few people live alone, and one-parent families are less common than in most areas.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, 96.4% of which have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 50.8% owning their home outright and only 2% of households renting.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 100% of homes have at least one vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. However, 31.6% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. Recent arrivals from overseas are also quite low at 2.8%.

There is a strong workforce with 66.6% of adults working or looking for work, and a very low unemployment rate of 1.3%. Many residents work in management, clerical, or professional roles.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.