Kardinya

The population is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 20.4% of residents aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 13.9%, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

Kardinya has a high proportion of overseas-born residents at 36.9%, well above the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include English, Australian, Chinese, and Italian.

A quarter of the community uses a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. This diversity is reflected in the use of Mandarin, Italian, and Cantonese alongside English.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 37.3% report having no religion, a figure that is a little below the national average.

The area is highly qualified, with 32% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 66.7% having completed Year 12, both figures sitting well above the national average.

Household incomes are generally high, with 26.9% earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical family income is $2,255, which is about the same as the state average.

Health profiles are typical for the region, with 27.6% of people reporting a long-term health condition and 4.4% needing help with daily activities.

Community engagement is around the middle for similar areas, with 17.1% of residents volunteering, slightly above the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations residents in Kardinya have a Year 12 completion rate of 42.9%, which is far above the state average, and an unemployment rate well below the national figure.

Families are larger than in most areas, with 2.6 people per home. Over half of all households are couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Most residents live in separate houses, and 91.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While 43.2% of homes are owned outright, typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,003 are much higher than in most areas.

The area is well-served by public transport, with a high number of stops and a short 4-minute walk to the nearest one. However, working from home is far less common here than across Australia.

The community is relatively mobile, with 35.4% of people moving in the last five years and 12.7% arriving recently from overseas.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to the national average. Many residents work as professionals, particularly in health, education, and technical fields.

Kardinya is very walkable, with 99.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and all homes within 15 minutes of a park.