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Kenilworth
1 km²
An older population describes the small community of Kenilworth, where the typical resident is 50. The area has seen a significant shift in its character, with the total population shrinking by 40% since 2011 to 272 people. While it is far older than the national average, there has been a recent rise in children under 15. Most residents live in detached houses and a high number of people now report having no religion.
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The community is far older than the state and national average, with 26.5% of people aged 65 and over. This is alongside a high proportion of de facto relationships, which reached 22.2% in 2021.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas make up 10.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the primary language for 93% of the community. Only 2.2% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average and has fallen since 2011.
A large portion of the community reports no religion at 47.8%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 31 points since 2011.
About 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national average. Certificate III and IV are the most common qualifications at 46.7%.
Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the typical household earning $979 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state and national averages.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 40.4% of residents. Mental health conditions are also a little more common than the national figure.
Community spirit is high, with 22.4% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. Unpaid housework is also very common, with 33.6% of people doing 15 or more hours a week.
Homes are generally smaller than average with 2.2 people per dwelling. Nearly 30% of people live alone, and one-parent families are among the lowest at 5.2%.
Detached houses are the norm for 92.5% of residents. While 37.5% of homes are owned outright, the typical weekly rent of $320 is higher than in most similar areas.
Cars are essential for travel, as 0% of people commute via public transport. Working from home has become more common, rising to 9.8% since 2011.
The area has seen a lot of movement, with 47.6% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Full-time employment is much lower than most areas at 50.9%, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Common industries include construction and retail trade.
The area is very walkable, with 94.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks. Most residents are also within a short walk of health services and schools.