Council (LGA) · Area profile

Kent

5,625 km²

Kent is characterised by fewer residents than most areas, slightly above-average household incomes and a somewhat younger age profile.

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📍 Kent, Council (LGA)

Demographics & Identity

Total population491▼ -4.1%since 2011 Median age39 yrs▲ +5.4%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.6%People aged 65 and over9.6%Children under 1523.8%People in a de facto relationship14.6%▲ +16.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Kent, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 30%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (28%) and Children (0–14) (24%).

Young adults (25–44)29.1%

Older adults (45–64)27.5%

Children (0–14)23.8%

Seniors (65+)9.6%

Youth (15–24)8.6%

Marital status

In Kent, the largest group is Married at 54%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (6%).

Married54%
Never married36%
Divorced6%
Separated2%
Widowed2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Kent, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia78.6%

England2.6%

New Zealand1.4%

South Africa1.0%

India0.8%

Ancestry

In Kent, the largest group is Australian at 40%, followed by English (37%) and Scottish (7%).

Australian47.9%

English44.6%

Scottish8.8%

Irish7.5%

German6.3%

Dutch1.8%

Chinese1.2%

Italian0.8%

Indian0.8%

Language

People using another language at home4.5%

Language used at home

In Kent, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Hindi (1%) and Greek (1%).

English only85.5%

Hindi0.8%

Greek0.6%

Religion

People with no religion51.9%

Religious affiliation

In Kent, the largest group is No religion at 59%, followed by Christianity (40%) and Hinduism (1%).

No religion59%
Christianity40%
Hinduism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1253.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher14.1%

Highest year of school

In Kent, the largest group is Year 12 at 62%, followed by Year 10 (23%) and Year 11 (8%).

Year 1253.5%

Year 1020.2%

Year 117.0%

Year 9 or below5.9%

Highest qualification level

In Kent, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 42%, followed by Bachelor degree (29%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV30.4%

Bachelor degree21.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.9%

Certificate I / II2.0%

Postgraduate degree1.5%

Field of qualification

In Kent, the largest group is Agriculture & environment at 28%, followed by Engineering & related (18%) and Education (11%).

Agriculture & environment20.6%

Engineering & related13.2%

Education7.8%

Management & commerce7.4%

Health6.4%

Natural & physical sciences5.9%

Society & culture4.9%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.9%

Architecture & building2.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,103▲ +80.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,784▲ +80.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,187▲ +101.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week10.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week16.1%

Household income distribution

In Kent, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $3,000–$3,999 (12%).

$1,500–$2,99932.8%

$650–$1,49926.4%

$3,000–$3,9999.8%

$4,000 or more6.3%

Under $6505.7%

Personal income distribution

In Kent, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 41%, followed by Under $650 (30%) and $1,500–$2,999 (24%).

$650–$1,49935.4%

Under $65025.9%

$1,500–$2,99920.8%

$3,000 or more4.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition22.0%People with a mental health condition6.1%People needing help with daily activities2.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Kent, the largest group is None at 75%, followed by One condition (17%) and Two conditions (5%).

None66.0%

One condition15.3%

Two conditions4.3%

Three or more2.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Kent, the largest group is Asthma at 19%, followed by Diabetes (16%) and Mental health (16%).

Asthma7.5%

Diabetes6.3%

Mental health6.1%

Other condition5.9%

Arthritis5.7%

Heart disease3.1%

Lung condition1.6%

Cancer1.2%

Stroke0.8%

Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers34.9%People providing unpaid care8.1%People caring for children unpaid30.3%People who served in the Defence Force1.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework20.8%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families2.0%People living alone29.9%▲ +24.4%since 2011

Family composition

In Kent, the largest group is Couples with children at 74%, followed by Couples without children (24%) and One-parent families (2%).

Couples with children74%
Couples without children24%
One-parent families2%

Household size

In Kent, the largest group is 1 person at 31%, followed by 2 people (29%) and 4 people (20%).

1 person29.9%

2 people28.2%

4 people19.5%

3 people10.9%

5 people8.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$105▲ +31.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$230▼ -69.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011 Households renting24.1%Homes owned outright44.3%Separate (detached) houses96.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms87.9%▼ -2.6%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Kent, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Rented (25%) and Other tenure (19%).

Owned outright46%
Rented25%
Other tenure19%
Owned with a mortgage11%

Types of homes

In Kent, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Bedrooms per home

In Kent, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 45%, followed by 4 bedrooms (33%) and 5 or more (11%).

3 bedrooms44.8%

4 bedrooms32.2%

5 or more10.9%

2 bedrooms8.0%

1 bedroom2.9%

Weekly rent distribution

In Kent, the largest group is Under $200 at 100%.

Under $20066.7%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Kent, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 100%.

Under $1,00038.9%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle0.0%▼ -100.0%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Kent, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 31%, followed by 4 or more (27%) and 3 vehicles (22%).

2 vehicles31.1%

4 or more26.2%

3 vehicles21.3%

1 vehicle20.1%

How people get to work

In Kent, the largest group is Car (driver) at 61%, followed by Worked at home (25%) and Walked (13%).

Car (driver)51.6%

Worked at home20.9%

Walked11.2%

Bus1.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years24.8%Recent arrivals from overseas15.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate1.5%Labour-force participation70.5%Employed full-time74.0%

Industries people work in

In Kent, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 67%, followed by Education & training (9%) and Public administration & safety (7%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing64.3%

Education & training8.1%

Public administration & safety6.6%

Health care & social assistance4.7%

Transport & warehousing3.9%

Wholesale trade3.5%

Mining2.3%

Manufacturing1.2%

Accommodation & food1.2%

Occupations people work in

In Kent, the largest group is Managers at 48%, followed by Labourers (16%) and Machinery operators & drivers (12%).

Managers48.4%

Labourers16.3%

Machinery operators & drivers12.4%

Professionals7.8%

Clerical & administrative5.8%

Technicians & trades4.7%

Community & personal service4.7%

Sales workers1.9%

Nearby areas

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