Kensington

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 43 and 24.4% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 13.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Kensington is very diverse, with 32.1% of people born overseas, a figure well above both the state and national averages. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

Many residents use another language at home, at a rate of 22.3%, which is much higher than most similar areas. English is the main language for 72.7%, followed by Mandarin and Italian.

People with no religion make up 46.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.4%.

The area is highly qualified, with 42.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the state and national averages. Over 70% of residents completed Year 12, which is also among the highest for its level.

Typical family income is $2,340 a week, which is a little above the national figure. While 14.7% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, the typical household income is actually well below the national figure.

About 30.3% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.0% of residents.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 20.3% of people pitching in. However, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to the state and national figures.

There are 9 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This small group has a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the state and national figures.

Homes here are small, with just 2.0 people per home. This is reflected in the fact that 46.6% of people live alone, a rate far above the national figure.

Rental properties are very common, with 46.7% of households renting, far above the national average. The area has very few large homes; only 38.8% have three or more bedrooms, which is far below the state figure.

Public transport use is well above the national average, and 12.9% of homes have no motor vehicle. The area is very well connected, with a short 6-minute drive time to the city.

The community is highly mobile, with 47.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 27.5% of the population, which is far above the national figure.

Professionals make up 36% of the workforce, and health care, social assistance, and education are the main industries. About 60.8% of adults are working or looking for work.

The crime rate here has fallen by 45.4% over the last five years, which is much lower than most areas. Property damage is more common here than in most similar areas.

Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, groceries, and health services. This makes the area far more walkable than the state average.