Kyle Bay

Residents are noticeably older than the national average, with 19.1% aged 65 and over. The community is primarily made up of married couples, and there are very few people living alone or in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

People born overseas make up 27.6% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Greek, Chinese, Australian, and English are the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity is very high here, with 39.5% of people using a language other than English at home—far above the national figure. Greek, Cantonese, and Mandarin are the most frequently spoken non-English languages.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in the rest of Australia, with 63.6% of people identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national average.

The community is highly qualified, with 35.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and the area has one of the highest rates of Year 12 completion at 75.6%.

Incomes are very high in Kyle Bay, where typical weekly household earnings are $3,069—far above the state figure. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more each week.

Residents report better health than most, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (19.3%) and mental health conditions (3.4%) compared to the state and national averages.

Unpaid care is common, with 14.2% of people providing unpaid care and 25.1% doing significant housework. However, volunteering rates are much lower than in most similar areas.

There are 4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Those in First Nations households have a typical personal income of $225, which is far below the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. Most residents live in couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 97.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 5.2%, while nearly half of all homes are owned outright.

Working from home is very popular here, accounting for 40.6% of jobs. Most homes have multiple cars, and while public transport stops are plentiful, only 1% of people use it to commute.

The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years (24.3%) compared to the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The workforce is largely professional, with 30.3% of people working as professionals and 22.2% as managers. Most of the working population is employed in professional, technical, or construction industries.

Almost every home is within a short walk of a park, school, or groceries. However, the area is quite hilly, and very few residents can walk to health services.