Kingswood

The population is far older than the state and national averages, with 30% of residents aged 65 and over. This trend is reflected in the family structure, where those in de facto relationships are much less common than in most areas.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries here. While 20.9% of residents were born overseas—a figure much higher than most similar areas—this is still well below the state and national averages.

About 13.5% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is a little below the national figure.

The community is split almost evenly between Christians (47.4%) and those with no religion (44%). This lack of religious affiliation is well above the national average.

Kingswood is a highly qualified area, with 41.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This is consistent with the high number of people who completed Year 12, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Household incomes are very high, with 31% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week—far above the state figure. Typical family weekly incomes of $2,683 are well above both the state and national averages.

A significant 12.6% of residents need help with daily activities, which is among the highest for its level and well above the national average. Long-term health conditions, particularly arthritis and mental health, are also more common here.

Residents are more likely to volunteer than people in most other areas, with 21.3% participating in volunteer work. This is well above both the South Australian and national figures.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with only zero people recorded in this census. Those few First Nations residents who are present have a typical personal income far above the national figure.

About 28.5% of people live alone, which is higher than in most similar areas. Most households are couples with children, and the typical home has 2.5 people, similar to the national average.

Homes here are more likely to be owned outright (43%) than in the rest of the state. While separate houses are less common than in most areas, typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than the state average.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 18 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one. This is reflected in the 4% of people who commute by public transport, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 37.6% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

Many residents work in professional, managerial, or health-related roles. However, the proportion of adults working or looking for work is lower than in most similar areas.

The area has a higher rate of recorded offences than most similar areas, particularly in terms of theft and property damage. Conversely, motor vehicle theft is much lower than usual.

Kingswood is very walkable, with a score of 7.9 and every single home located within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools.