Kitchener

Kitchener is a young community where 23.3% of residents are children under 15, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.7% of the population, a much higher proportion than in most other areas.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 92.2% born here and only 3.4% born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with only 2.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state figure of 26.6%.

About 42% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Nearly half the population identifies as Christian.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 32.9% completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household income is $1,962 a week, which is a little above the national figure. However, typical personal income is $600, which is well below the national figure of $805.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas, with 35.6% of people reporting a long-term health condition and 11.6% living with a mental health condition.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 37.4% of people caring for children and 15.2% providing other unpaid care, both far above the national average.

The First Nations community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 18. However, only 17.1% finished Year 12, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home and 67.2% of households being couples with children. Consequently, very few people live alone.

Every single home in Kitchener is a separate house, and nearly 90% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, at just 5.6%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars; there are no public transport stops and 0% of people use public transport to get to work.

Kitchener has seen significant movement, with 42.1% of residents moving in the last five years and a high number of recent overseas arrivals at 21.7%.

About 60.7% of adults are working or looking for work. Common local industries include health care, mining, and retail trade.

Walking is difficult for most, with a low walkability score of 2.2. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.