Kennington

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with 25.3% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 14.8%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (82.7%), and the community is far less likely to have been born overseas than the average Victorian. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 85.4% of people, though 9.6% use another language at home, which is much higher than in similar areas.

A large proportion of the community—43.6%—report having no religion, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages.

The area is well-qualified, with 26.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. There is also a high number of schools nearby, with 20 located within 3 km.

Typical household income is $1,371 a week, which is well below the Victorian figure of $1,759. Personal incomes are closer to the state average, with the typical resident earning $744 weekly.

Health needs are high here, with 36.1% of people living with a long-term health condition and 13.9% with a mental health condition, both of which are well above the national average.

Volunteering is common, with 17.4% of residents helping out, which is well above the state figure. About 3.5% of the community have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 1.7% of the population. Those who identify as First Nations in Kennington have a Year 12 completion rate of 50.7%, which is far above the national average.

Living arrangements are varied, with a high number of people living alone (35.7%) and a significant proportion of one-parent families (17.0%), both of which are well above the state average.

Rental properties are much more common here than in similar areas, at 37.7%. While 77.4% of homes are separate houses, typical weekly rents are well below the national figure at $290.

The area is well-served by 31 public transport stops, though only 1.0% of people use them to commute. Most residents rely on cars, and 7.8% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 44.9% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 20.7% of the population.

Health care and social assistance is the biggest employer at 21.5%. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work (57.0%) is well below the national figure.

Kennington is very walkable, with a score of 7.3. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store.