Kingsford

This is an older community where the typical resident is 55, which is far older than the Western Australian figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 30.7% of the population, while children under 15 are well below the national average at 13.0%.

About 14.9% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

While 8.8% of people use a language other than English at home, this is well below the state figure of 18.4%. Very few residents—just 1.5%—speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion at 45.6%, while 38.7% of people report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 2.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 28.6% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household income is $1,375 a week, which is well below the state figure of $1,815. However, 10.7% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.4% of residents, which is a little above the state average. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 11.1% of the population.

Volunteering is very common here, with 24.5% of people helping out—far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher-than-average number of people who served in the Defence Force.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.2% of the population. The typical First Nations resident is 37, which is far older than the state average of 24.

Living arrangements are often solo, with 31.7% of people living alone, well above the national figure of 25.6%. This is consistent with the older age of the community.

Home ownership is very high, with 61.4% of homes owned outright, far above the state figure of 29.2%. Renting is rare, and the typical weekly rent of $195 is far below the national figure.

Every home in Kingsford has at least one motor vehicle, and 35.1% have two. While 14.1% of people work from home, the area is very well served by public transport stops compared to similar areas.

The community is very stable, as only 19.0% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average at 61.7%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or as managers.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.8, far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.