Kettering

The population is much older than most areas, with 28% of residents aged 65 and over. It also has a high proportion of people in de facto relationships at 19.4%, well above the national figure.

Nearly one in five people (19.6%) were born overseas, which is well above the state average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the main language for 89.3% of the community. While 5.8% of people use another language at home, very few (0.6%) speak little or no English.

A large majority of residents report having no religion (57.1%), a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 32.9%.

Kettering is highly qualified, with 30.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, and 58.5% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,412, which is about the same as the state average. Personal incomes are a little below the national figure, with the typical resident earning $690 a week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, as only 3.7% need help with daily activities. This is well below the state average of 6.8%.

The area has a high rate of volunteering at 23.5%, well above the national figure. It is also common for residents to do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week.

First Nations residents in Kettering are far older and earn more than those in the state or national averages. Notably, the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.

Families with couples and children make up 48.9% of households. People living alone are less common here than in the rest of the state, at 22.6%.

The area is dominated by separate houses (93.8%), and a far higher-than-average 51.5% of homes are owned outright. Renting is very uncommon, occurring in only 10.2% of households.

Public transport access is high, with 11 stops for the population, though only 2.1% of people use it to commute. Most households are well-equipped for driving, with 43.8% owning two vehicles.

Nearly 40% of the population moved here in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are far less common than in the state or national averages.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, at 55.8%. Those who are employed often work in health care, construction, or education.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Steep terrain and a lack of nearby groceries and health services make walking to amenities difficult.