Kensington Park

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 14.9% of the population, which is well below the Australian average of 18.2%.

People born overseas make up 32.7% of the community, a figure well above the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, with 26.2% of people using another language at home, well above the national figure of 22.3%. Mandarin is the most common non-English language.

Almost half of residents (46.2%) report having no religion, which is well above the Australian average of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 47% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Most residents have completed Year 12, and many work in professional roles.

Incomes are much higher than most areas, with 30.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income is $2,615, which is well above the state average.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions (24.7%) and mental health conditions (6.9%) than the state and national averages.

Community spirit is high, with 21.2% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

There are 15 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 17, noticeably younger than the national figure of 24.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (60.8%). People living alone make up 26.3% of households, which is higher than most similar areas.

Housing is expensive, with typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,300. While 41.6% of homes are owned outright, 27% of households are renting, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Public transport use is high, with 6.1% of people commuting by bus, well above the national figure of 3.1%. The area is very well connected, with most people just a one-minute walk from a stop.

The community is quite mobile, with 38.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 19.2% of the population, well above the national average.

About 61.6% of adults are working or looking for work. Many residents are employed as professionals or managers, with health and education being the most common industries.

The area is very safe, with recorded offences and rates of assault and property damage much lower than in most similar areas.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.8. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, groceries and health services.