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Kensington
2 km²
A far higher proportion of adults here hold university degrees than the state average, marking Kensington as a highly educated hub. The typical resident is just 35, making the area noticeably younger than most of Australia. Many young professionals live here, which helps explain why there are so many people in de facto relationships and a high number of single-person households. It is a dynamic, transient community where nearly half the population has moved in within the last five years.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 35. Children under 15 and seniors over 65 are both well below national levels, while 20.5% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is well above the Australian average.
People born overseas make up 31.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, Scottish, and Chinese.
About a quarter of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that is a little above the national average. Mandarin, Cantonese, and Vietnamese are the most common alternative languages.
The area is far less religious than the rest of the country, with 57.2% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
Kensington is exceptionally well-qualified, with 54.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Furthermore, 82% of residents completed Year 12, which is far above the state average.
Typical incomes are well above the national average, with personal weekly income reaching $1,246. A quarter of residents earn $2,000 or more a week, which is far above the national figure.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.5% of residents. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is a little below the national average.
Volunteering is a little more common here than across Australia, at 16.2%. Conversely, rates of unpaid childcare and housework are well below the state and national figures.
The First Nations community here is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 32. This group is also highly qualified, with 81.8% completing Year 12, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.
Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the fact that 34.9% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.
Renting is very common, with 49.1% of households renting, far above the national average. Most residents live in townhouses or flats, and very few homes have three or more bedrooms.
Working from home is far more common here than nationally, at 46.5%. While 16.9% of homes have no car, public transport use is well above the national average.
The population is highly mobile, with 49% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a significant share at 14.3%.
Job activity is very high, with 74.8% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers in technical, health, and education roles.
Kensington is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.0. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a school, a park, and groceries.