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Kings Park
4 km²
Positioned in the heart of the city, Kings Park is a very small community of just 48 people. It is a wealthy and ageing area where the typical resident is 61, far older than the state and national figures. This is a highly qualified population with high personal incomes, though many are now retired and requiring more health support. The area is defined by its proximity to the city and exceptional access to public transport and parklands.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The community is significantly older than most areas, with 43.8% of people aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15 living here, and de facto relationships are far more common than in the rest of the state.
Overseas birth is common, with 33.3% of residents born abroad, which is well above the national figure. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries, followed by Italian.
English is the primary language for 68.8% of residents. While 10.4% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still well below the state and national averages.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, with 43.8% of people identifying as Christian. Only 14.6% report having no religion, a figure far below the state and national averages.
Residents are highly qualified, with 27.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average, and 58.3% of the population completed Year 12.
Incomes are exceptionally high, with a typical weekly household income of $4,799, far above the national figure. About 35.4% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is far above the national average.
Health challenges are common given the older population; 41.7% have a long-term health condition and 14.6% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the state and national figures.
Unpaid care for others is common, with 25% of people providing such support, far above the national figure. However, very few people care for children, consistent with the lack of young families in the area.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the state and national averages.
Most homes are occupied by couples, with 50% being couples without children. There are no one-parent families in the area, and households are slightly smaller than the national average.
Housing costs are very high, with typical weekly rents of $1,000 and typical monthly home-loan payments of $9,999, both of which are far above state and national figures.
Public transport access is among the highest in the state, with 17 stops and a very high number of weekly departures. It is a short 8-minute drive to the city.
About 29.2% of residents moved house in the last five years, which is around the middle for similar areas but well below the national figure.
Only 39.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state and national averages and likely reflects the high number of retirees.
Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and 92.1% are near public transport. However, the area is far below the state average for walking access to groceries, health services, and schools.