Killarney

The community is significantly older than the national figure, with 19% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 14.9% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 3.6% of the population, a figure far below the national average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.6% of people using another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

A high proportion of residents report no religion at 44.6%, which is well above the state and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.1%.

The area has a high number of qualified residents, with 23.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half of the population has completed Year 12.

Typical family and household incomes are a little above the state and national figures, with a typical family earning $2,416 weekly. However, only 15.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.8% of residents. Conversely, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than the state and national figures.

Volunteerism is very strong, with 29.4% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of people providing unpaid care at 25.9%.

There are three First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $725, which is well above the national figure.

Families with children make up 48.2% of households. People living alone are less common here than in most areas, accounting for 19.7% of homes.

Every single home in Killarney is a separate house. Home ownership is very high, with 53.5% of residents owning their home outright, far above the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. Working from home is much less common here than in the rest of the state.

The community is very stable, with only 23.7% of people having moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and education.

Killarney is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.9. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.