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Kingsholme

20 km²

Recent growth and movement define Kingsholme, where 67.7% of residents have moved in within the last five years. This is a young, affluent community of families, with a typical resident aged 36 and a huge proportion of children under 15. It is a wealthy enclave of detached houses and high earners, where many families enjoy typical weekly household incomes well above the national figure. This shift toward young, professional families has created a place where large homes and childcare are central to daily life.

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The area is much younger than most, with 29.2% of the population being children under 15, a figure far above the national average. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are well below the state and national figures at 10.6%.

A quarter of residents were born overseas, which is a little above the Queensland average. Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common backgrounds.

While 9.7% of people use a language other than English at home, this is still far below the national figure. Most residents speak only English, and very few have little or no English skills.

Religious patterns are typical for the region, with 47.1% identifying as Christian and 42.2% reporting no religion, which is slightly above the national figure.

The community is well qualified, with 68.8% of people completing Year 12, a result far above the state and national averages. About 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are very high here; the typical weekly household earns $3,150, which is far above the national figure. Over half of all households earn $3,000 or more each week.

Residents enjoy good health, with the rate of long-term health conditions at 21% being well below the national average. Very few people require help with daily activities.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, with 46.1% of people providing unpaid childcare—far above the national average. Unpaid housework and general care are also more common than in most areas.

There are 5 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations residents here have a typical personal income and household income that are well above the state and national figures.

Homes are large and mostly full of families, with 3.7 people per household and 74.2% being couples with children. People living alone are far less common here than across Australia.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, 92% of which have three or more bedrooms. Because of this, typical monthly mortgage payments are far above the state and national figures.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with no homes lacking a motor vehicle. While 21.4% of people work from home, those who commute mostly drive, as there are no public transport stops in the area.

Kingsholme has seen significant churn, with 67.7% of the population moving in during the last five years. This is far above the national figure and suggests a rapidly changing population.

The workforce is highly active, with 74.1% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Many residents work as professionals or managers in construction, health, and technical fields.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.

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