Kingston

The community is much older than most areas, with nearly 30% of people aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 12.1% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far less common here than in the rest of Victoria. English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most frequent.

English is the primary language, with only 2.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A high proportion of residents report having no religion, at 46.8%, which is well above the state and national averages.

The area is well-qualified, with 31.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,517, which is a little below the national figure. Only 9.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

About 26.8% of people live with a long-term health condition, though those needing help with daily activities are a little below the national average at 3.2%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 30.1% of people participating, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for others is also much higher than in most areas.

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

A large number of people live alone, at 32.4%, which is well above the state average. Households are typically smaller than in most other areas.

Home ownership is very high, with 58.1% of homes owned outright. Renting is rare here, at only 5.4%, far below the national figure of 30.6%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. However, 33.7% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is very stable, as only 23.6% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Professional and managerial roles are common, though the proportion of adults working or looking for work is well below the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and almost no amenities within a 15-minute walk.