Kensington

The community is notably younger than most, with a typical age of 38 and a much lower proportion of seniors compared to the national figure. Families are common here, as 19.9% of residents are children under 15.

Many residents were born overseas, with 23.6% arriving from other countries, though this is still well below the state and national averages. English is the most common ancestry at 42.6%.

English is the primary tongue for 85.8% of the population. While 9.9% of people use another language at home—which is much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the national figure.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 47.9%. This is well above the figures for both Western Australia and Australia.

The area is highly educated, with 44.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Most residents have completed Year 12, and there are many schools within 3km.

Typical incomes are well above the national figure, with the typical family earning $3,337 a week. About 40.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, among the highest for its level.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 3.4% needing help with daily activities, which is a little below the national figure. Long-term health conditions are also lower than in most areas.

Volunteering is common here, with 24% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid childcare is also more frequent than in most areas.

There are 74 First Nations people in the area. This group has a far lower unemployment rate than the state or national average, at 0.0%.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Most are family homes, with 66.7% consisting of couples with children.

Rent is a little above the state average at $375 a week, and typical mortgage payments are among the highest for its level at $2,600 a month. Most people live in separate houses.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, with 7.3% of people using it to commute. The area is very well served, with 45 public transport stops.

The population is relatively stable, though 34.1% of people have moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.5% of the community.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most areas. The workforce is dominated by professionals and managers, particularly in health, professional services, and education.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.8. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools, and health services.