Kirwan

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most regions, at 10.3%. It is a relatively young community with a typical resident aged 38 and a higher than average share of children under 15.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 81.2% of the population born here. The remaining group is predominantly of English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry, and the share of overseas-born residents is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 86.1% of the community. While the share of people using another language at home is higher than in similar areas, it remains well below the state and national averages.

More than half of the residents identify as Christian, at 53.1%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 37.5%, which is lower than the figure for most similar areas.

A higher than average 51.9% of residents have completed Year 12, though the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national average.

The typical personal weekly income is $809, which is slightly higher than both the state and national figures. However, typical family and household incomes are around the middle for similar areas.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.1% of residents. Long-term health conditions are also more frequent, with 31.8% of people reporting one.

The area has one of the highest proportions of Defence Force veterans, at 8.6%. While more people provide unpaid childcare than in most areas, volunteering rates are much lower than typical.

The First Nations community here is among the largest in the region and is noticeably younger than the state average. Year 12 completion among First Nations residents is far above the national figure at 50.3%.

Family homes are common, with 51.9% of households consisting of couples with children. One-parent families are much more frequent here than in most other areas, making up 20.2% of households.

Homes here are typically large, with 89.7% having three or more bedrooms, and most are separate houses. Renting is much more common than in most similar areas, though typical monthly mortgage payments are lower than the national figure.

Car travel is the main way to get to work, and only 4.3% of people work from home, which is among the lowest rates for its level. The area has a high number of public transport stops, though very few people use them to commute.

The community has seen significant movement, with 39.7% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 11.6% of the population.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, and full-time employment is well above the national average. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or public administration.

The suburb is somewhat walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents can also easily reach schools, groceries, and public transport on foot.