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Kersbrook
1 km²
A much younger population than most similar areas defines Kersbrook, where the typical resident is just 35. This community has grown by 26% since 2011, bringing in more families with children. This shift has made the area noticeably younger than both the state and national figures. It is a high-earning locality where many residents hold professional or trade roles and live in large, detached family homes.
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The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 35 and a high proportion of children under 15 at 22.3%. Seniors make up only 11.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
About 12.5% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. Most people identify with English or Australian ancestry, while the proportion of overseas-born residents remains far below the state and national averages.
English is the dominant language here, with 94.5% of people using it only. Only 2.2% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
A strong majority of 62.6% of residents report no religion, which is among the highest levels for its area. This is a significant increase from 2011, when only 15.5% felt the same.
More than half of residents have completed Year 12, a result that is much higher than most similar areas. About 13% hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the state average.
Typical weekly personal incomes are among the highest for this level at $960. Household incomes have also climbed sharply since 2011, with 23.1% of homes now earning $3,000 or more per week.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.5% of people. However, only 4.3% of residents need help with daily activities, which is lower than the state average.
Volunteering is much higher than most areas at 26.1%, despite a fall since 2011. Unpaid care is also common, with 33.5% of people caring for children and 17.4% providing other unpaid care.
Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with a high rate of couples with children, who make up 62.6% of families.
Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 97.3% have three or more bedrooms. Most homes are owned with a mortgage, and typical monthly payments have risen to $1,733.
Cars are essential here, as 100% of homes own at least one motor vehicle. Most people drive to work, and about 47.3% of homes have two vehicles.
The community is relatively stable, as the 28.8% of people who moved in the last five years is much lower than the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas in 2021.
A very high 74.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Full-time employment is also much higher than most similar areas at 64.5%.
Most homes are within a short walk of schools, parks, and public transport. However, no one can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.