Kilbirnie

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 49. However, children under 15 are well above the state average at 23.5%, and First Nations people make up 5.9% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (89.7%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure at 7.4%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 91.2% of the community. While 7.4% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the national average.

Faith is common here, with 70.6% of residents identifying as Christian. This means the proportion of people with no religion (25%) is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas. Only 35.2% of residents completed Year 12, and those with a bachelor degree or higher (8.9%) are far below the state and national averages.

Typical weekly household income is $1,562, which is about the same as the state figure. However, there are no households earning $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the national average.

Half of the residents have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national average. This is most common with asthma and arthritis, though the rate of people needing help with daily activities is slightly below the national figure.

Unpaid work is common, with many more people caring for children or doing heavy housework compared to most areas. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members, though volunteering is well below the state average.

There are four First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 14, and their typical personal income is among the lowest in the region at $75.

Homes here are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Nearly 38% of families are couples with children, and 40.7% of households consist of two people.

Every single home in Kilbirnie is a separate house. While 14.8% of households rent, the typical weekly rent of $260 is well below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. Most people drive to work, though 20.5% work from home, which is well above the state average.

The population is very stable; only 21.9% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The community has a very strong connection to work, with a 0% unemployment rate. Full-time employment is far above the national average at 71.8%, with many working as technicians, tradespeople, or managers.

Kilbirnie is completely car-dependent, with no parks, shops, or schools within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.