Kirkwood

Children under 15 make up 30.6% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 18.2%. Seniors are very rare here, with only 3.4% aged 65 and over, which is far below the state figure of 17%.

Overseas birth rates are much higher than most similar areas, with 21.3% born abroad. While Australian and English ancestries are most common, there are notable groups from the Philippines, South Africa, and New Zealand.

About 13.8% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still well below the national figure of 22.3%.

Half of the population reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.6%.

Year 12 completion is well above the state average at 61%. While bachelor degrees are less common than in the rest of the country, many residents hold Certificate III or IV qualifications.

Typical weekly household income is $2,313, which is well above the state figure of $1,675. High earners are common, with 19.3% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, affecting only 21.8% of people. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.2% of residents.

Unpaid childcare is a major part of life here, with 41.3% of people caring for children, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Conversely, unpaid care for other people is much lower than in most areas.

The First Nations community is among the largest for this level, with a typical age of 16, which is far younger than the national figure of 24. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average at 51.9%.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 67% of families.

Nearly all homes are separate houses, and 98.5% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is far more common here than across Australia, at 47.4%.

Most residents rely on cars, with 74.3% driving to work and only 0.8% using public transport. Working from home is also much less common than the national figure.

The community is very mobile, with 62.1% of people having moved in the last five years, which is far above the national average of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is very common here, at 75.4%, which is far above the state average. Full-time employment is also well above the national figure at 64.5%.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While almost everyone lives within 15 minutes of a park, no one is within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.