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Kew
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Daily life in Kew revolves around large family homes and a high reliance on cars. The community is mostly made up of detached houses and has a population of 363 people, which has shrunk by 18% since 2011. It is a relatively older area where nearly 27% of residents are seniors, and there is a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence. The neighbourhood feels spacious, with a high proportion of large homes and easy access to parks, though it lacks nearby shops and services.
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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 12.1%, which is well above the national figure and has risen since 2011. Residents are generally older than the state average, with 27% aged 65 and over, a figure that has grown by 13 points over the last decade.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national averages. Australian and English are the most common ancestries, accounting for 43.3% and 43.0% respectively.
English is the main language for 93.1% of the community, and no residents reported speaking little or no English. While 4.7% of people use another language at home, this is still far below the national average.
About 46% of people report having no religion, which is far above the New South Wales average and has risen by 22 points since 2011. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 48.8%.
The area has a lower rate of Year 12 completion than most other areas, with only 30.3% finishing school. However, those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 15.1% of the population.
Typical weekly household income is $1,259, which is well below the national figure. Only 1% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, placing the area among the lowest for high earners.
Health challenges are common here, with 43.8% of people living with a long-term health condition and 15.2% reporting a mental health condition. About 9.4% of residents need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most areas.
Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 30.6% caring for children and 27.8% doing significant housework. Unpaid care and military service are also more common here than in most other areas.
Families with children make up 52.3% of households, and the typical home holds 2.5 people. This is consistent with the national average, though it is higher than in many similar areas.
Every single home in Kew is a separate house, and 90.3% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is high, with 46.3% of houses owned outright, far above the national average.
The community is entirely car-dependent, as 0% of people commute using public transport and every home has at least one motor vehicle. Working from home is more common than in many areas, at 10.4%.
The area has seen significant movement, with 63.8% of people moving house in the last five years. This is far above the national average, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
About 51.9% of adults are working or looking for work, with the most common roles being in community and personal services. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is lower than the state and national figures.
While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk.