Kingston Beach

The area is far older than the national average, with 27.1% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

People born overseas make up 24.3% of the community, a much higher rate than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

About 9.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though this remains far below the national average.

Over half of the population (50.7%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are very high, with 37.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far exceeding both the state and national figures.

Typical personal weekly income is $826, which is a little above the Tasmanian figure. High earners are common here, with 12.6% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.3% of people, which is well above the national figure.

Volunteering is very high at 27.9%, far above the national average. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 5.1% of residents having served.

First Nations residents in this area have a much higher typical personal income ($919) than the state average, and the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.

The community has a high number of people living alone (30.6%) and a lower number of people per home than the national average.

Home ownership is strong, with 45% of homes owned outright. Renting is less common than across Australia, though typical weekly rents of $380 are well above the state figure.

Public transport use is very high for the region, with 8.2% of people commuting by bus. This is supported by a high number of transport stops relative to the population.

The area sees significant movement, with 14.3% of the population being recent arrivals from overseas, a figure much higher than in most similar areas.

Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce, with many employed in health care, social assistance, and education.

The area is somewhat walkable, with every home within a 15-minute walk of a park and 97.1% within 10 minutes of public transport.