State Electorate · Area profile
Keira
196 km²
A growing population of 82,275 people defines Keira, which has expanded by 19% since 2011. The community is generally older and more affluent than the national average, with many residents holding high-level qualifications. This is a well-established residential area where most people live in larger family homes. Its character is shaped by a mix of professional workers and a high proportion of retirees, creating a stable, higher-income neighborhood in New South Wales.
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The typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 18.8% of the population, which is a little above the national average and has risen since 2011.
People born overseas make up 18.8% of the community, which is well below the Australian average. However, this figure has risen 4.8 percentage points since 2011, with English and Australian being the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 83.5% of residents, and the proportion of people using another language at home is well below the national figure. That said, the use of other languages rose 8 percentage points between 2011 and 2021.
A little more than 41% of residents have no religion, which is well above the New South Wales average. This represents a significant shift, as the figure rose 21 percentage points since 2011.
The area is well-qualified, with 29.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is a little above the national figure. This is a major increase from 2011, when only 15.1% had such a degree.
Keira is a high-income area where 27.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, well above the national average. Typical family weekly incomes are also a little above the national figure at $2,386.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.3% of people, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most common issues reported.
Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care and do housework than those in most other areas. This is consistent with a higher-than-average 28.4% of people caring for children unpaid.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per household. Most families are couples with children, who make up 61.6% of the community.
Home ownership is strong, with 37% of houses owned outright, which is well above the national figure. Many residents live in separate houses with three or more bedrooms, though typical mortgage payments are much higher than in most areas.
Working from home is very common here, with 30.8% of the workforce doing so, well above the national figure. This helps explain why only 1.2% of people commute using public transport.
The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is much lower than in most other areas. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.9% of the community.
While 59.6% of adults are working or looking for work, full-time employment is well below the national figure at 53.9%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and education.
Most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, and 80.3% of the area is considered a 15-minute-city walkshed. However, access to health services on foot is far below the state average.