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Kedron

4 km²

A walker's paradise is the defining feature of Kedron, where 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks. It is a young and highly educated community, with a typical resident aged just 35. This professional character is reflected in the high number of university degrees and strong weekly incomes. The area is dynamic and evolving, with nearly half of all residents having moved here in the last five years.

Kedron's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.

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Kedron is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 35 and only 9.9% of people aged 65 or over. De facto relationships are also more common here than in most other areas.

People born overseas make up 20.4% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though this is still a little below the Queensland average.

English is the main language for 83.7% of residents. About 12.8% use another language at home, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas.

Religious patterns match the state average, with 41.2% of residents reporting no religion and 48.0% identifying as Christian.

The community is exceptionally well-qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher rate of 37.7% and Year 12 completion at 75.9%, both of which are far above the national figures.

Incomes are very high here; the typical weekly family income is $2,842, which is well above the state and national averages. Over 20% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

While more residents report a mental health condition than in most areas, the overall rate of long-term health conditions and the need for daily help are both a little below the state average.

More people here care for children unpaid than in most areas, though the proportion of people providing other types of unpaid care is slightly lower than the state figure.

First Nations residents in Kedron have a Year 12 completion rate of 66.0%, which is far above the national average, and household incomes that are also well above the national figure.

People living alone are well above the state and national averages at 30.2%. Most families are couples with children, who make up 60.7% of households.

Rental properties are far more common than the national average at 42.9%, and typical weekly rents are slightly higher than the national figure. Homes are generally smaller, with fewer three-bedroom properties than usual.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, supported by 56 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one. About 20.6% of the workforce works from home.

The area is highly mobile, with 47.9% of people moving in the last five years and a high number of recent overseas arrivals at 16.8%.

A very high 75.6% of adults are working or looking for work, with many employed as professionals or managers in the health and education sectors.

With a walkability score of 8.4, the area is a walker's paradise. Almost every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of health services.

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