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Kilsyth
9 km²
Daily life in Kilsyth is defined by a very walkable environment where most people live within a short stroll of parks and shops. This large community has a typical resident age of 38 and a notable number of children, with 18.7% of the population under 15. It is a place where separate houses dominate the landscape and many residents have a strong connection to their local area, though it is also becoming increasingly secular.
29 schools within reach make Kilsyth convenient for families.
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The area has a larger share of children than most similar places, while the typical resident is 38. About 19.4% of people are seniors, which is a little above the national figure.
About 20.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than in similar areas but well below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
While 12.7% of people use a language other than English at home—much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the Victoria average of 27.6%. Only 2.8% of residents speak little or no English.
Kilsyth is far more secular than the rest of the state; nearly half of the population (49.5%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
The community is more qualified than most similar areas, with 19.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, this remains well below the state average of 29.2%.
The typical family income is $2,056 per week, which is higher than in most similar areas and about the same as the state average. Around 17% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Residents face more health challenges than those in similar areas, with 32.6% reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much more common here than in most similar places.
A higher number of people provide unpaid care or look after children compared to similar areas. However, the rate of volunteering is much lower than in most similar communities.
There are 143 First Nations people in the area. They have higher typical personal and household incomes and a higher Year 12 completion rate than both the state and national figures.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas. About 27.8% of people live alone, which is a little above the national average.
Separate houses are far more common here than in the rest of the state. While the typical weekly rent of $391 is much higher than in similar areas, the rate of renting is well below the national average.
Most people drive to work, though the area is very well served by bus stops. Nearly 20% of the workforce works from home, which is a little below the national figure.
The community is fairly mobile, with 38.1% of people moving house in the last five years. Around 7.8% of residents arrived from overseas recently.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is a little below the state average. Health care, construction, and manufacturing are the main industries.
Kilsyth is very walkable, with 91.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. Almost every home is within a short stroll of a park and 94.3% are near public transport.