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Kingswood
5 km²
Much higher incomes and home ownership rates than most similar areas define Kingswood (L). It is a spacious, car-dependent community where nearly all residents live in detached houses. The area has aged significantly, with the typical resident now 45 and a large increase in seniors since 2011. This shift towards an older population is reflected in a high number of retirees and a low percentage of recent overseas arrivals.
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The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22% of the population, a figure that rose 15 points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 4.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure.
English is the primary language here, with only 1.1% of people using another language at home, far below the state and national figures.
Christianity is the most common faith at 64.5%, while 30.4% of residents report no religion, which is much lower than in most similar areas.
The area has a high proportion of qualified adults, with 17.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas.
Weekly household incomes are much higher than usual, with 30.9% of homes earning $3,000 or more, well above the national figure.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the state or nation, though only 4.1% of people need help with daily activities.
Residents are very active in their community, with 21% volunteering and 31.3% caring for children unpaid, both of which are well above national levels.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household and very few people living alone.
Housing is overwhelmingly detached houses, with 98.8% of homes being separate dwellings and nearly half owned outright.
The community is entirely reliant on cars, as every single home has a motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport.
The population is quite stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state or national averages.
Job prospects are strong, with a 3.1% unemployment rate and a higher percentage of people working full-time than in most similar areas.
The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0 and no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.