Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Kirwan - East

4 km²

Kirwan - East is characterised by a below-average share of degree-holders, slightly below-average household incomes and somewhat more renters than the norm.

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📍 Kirwan - East, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population7,693▼ -5.5%since 2011 Median age39 yrs▲ +11.4%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population12.9%People aged 65 and over19.7%Children under 1519.6%People in a de facto relationship12.7%▲ +2.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Kirwan - East, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 24%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Seniors (65+) (20%).

Young adults (25–44)24.0%

Older adults (45–64)23.7%

Seniors (65+)19.7%

Children (0–14)19.6%

Youth (15–24)13.0%

Marital status

In Kirwan - East, the largest group is Never married at 40%, followed by Married (38%) and Divorced (11%).

Never married40%
Married38%
Divorced11%
Widowed7%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Kirwan - East, the largest group is Australia at 92%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia79.3%

England2.1%

New Zealand1.9%

Philippines1.8%

India0.4%

Vietnam0.4%

China0.3%

Italy0.2%

South Africa0.2%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Kirwan - East, the largest group is English at 34%, followed by Australian (34%) and Irish (10%).

English36.2%

Australian36.0%

Irish10.1%

Scottish9.5%

German5.2%

Italian3.4%

Filipino2.4%

Chinese1.2%

Dutch0.8%

Indian0.6%

Language

People using another language at home8.4%

Language used at home

In Kirwan - East, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Tagalog (1%) and Vietnamese (1%).

English only83.3%

Tagalog0.8%

Vietnamese0.5%

Mandarin0.3%

Italian0.3%

Greek0.2%

Punjabi0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Religion

People with no religion37.7%

Religious affiliation

In Kirwan - East, the largest group is Christianity at 56%, followed by No religion (42%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity56%
No religion42%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%
Islam0%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1243.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher10.6%

Highest year of school

In Kirwan - East, the largest group is Year 12 at 48%, followed by Year 10 (30%) and Year 9 or below (14%).

Year 1243.6%

Year 1027.0%

Year 9 or below13.0%

Year 117.5%

Highest qualification level

In Kirwan - East, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 52%, followed by Bachelor degree (19%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Certificate III / IV40.6%

Bachelor degree14.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.6%

Postgraduate degree3.4%

Certificate I / II3.3%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.2%

Field of qualification

In Kirwan - East, the largest group is Engineering & related at 20%, followed by Management & commerce (18%) and Society & culture (17%).

Engineering & related15.6%

Management & commerce14.5%

Society & culture13.5%

Health9.7%

Education7.9%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.2%

Architecture & building5.9%

Natural & physical sciences1.7%

Agriculture & environment1.6%

Creative arts1.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$675▲ +14.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,294▲ +8.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,581▲ +15.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week11.4%

Household income distribution

In Kirwan - East, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (30%) and Under $650 (22%).

$650–$1,49931.7%

$1,500–$2,99927.0%

Under $65020.2%

$3,000–$3,9996.9%

$4,000 or more4.4%

Personal income distribution

In Kirwan - East, the largest group is Under $650 at 48%, followed by $650–$1,499 (37%) and $1,500–$2,999 (14%).

Under $65043.8%

$650–$1,49933.0%

$1,500–$2,99912.4%

$3,000 or more1.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition35.9%People with a mental health condition12.7%People needing help with daily activities9.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Kirwan - East, the largest group is None at 60%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (9%).

None53.5%

One condition22.1%

Two conditions8.5%

Three or more5.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Kirwan - East, the largest group is Mental health at 19%, followed by Arthritis (17%) and Asthma (15%).

Mental health12.7%

Arthritis11.3%

Asthma9.7%

Other condition9.5%

Diabetes6.9%

Heart disease5.4%

Cancer3.7%

Lung condition3.0%

Dementia1.9%

Stroke1.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers10.9%People providing unpaid care12.1%People caring for children unpaid25.3%People who served in the Defence Force7.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework18.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -7.4%since 2011 One-parent families24.8%People living alone28.8%▲ +27.7%since 2011

Family composition

In Kirwan - East, the largest group is Couples with children at 46%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (25%).

Couples with children46%
Couples without children28%
One-parent families25%
Other families1%

Household size

In Kirwan - East, the largest group is 2 people at 33%, followed by 1 person (29%) and 3 people (15%).

2 people33.4%

1 person28.8%

3 people15.0%

4 people12.1%

5 people5.5%

6 or more4.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$273▲ +5.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300▼ -21.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting36.1%Homes owned outright28.0%Separate (detached) houses83.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms82.2%▼ -0.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Kirwan - East, the largest group is Rented at 37%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Owned outright (28%).

Rented37%
Owned with a mortgage33%
Owned outright28%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Kirwan - East, the largest group is Separate house at 84%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (14%) and Flat or apartment (2%).

Separate house84%
Townhouse / semi-detached14%
Flat or apartment2%

Bedrooms per home

In Kirwan - East, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 55%, followed by 4 bedrooms (22%) and 2 bedrooms (14%).

3 bedrooms54.5%

4 bedrooms21.3%

2 bedrooms13.7%

5 or more6.4%

1 bedroom2.2%

Studio / none0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Kirwan - East, the largest group is $200–$349 at 58%, followed by Under $200 (21%) and $350–$549 (20%).

$200–$34955.1%

Under $20020.3%

$350–$54918.9%

$550–$7490.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Kirwan - East, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 56%, followed by Under $1,000 (25%) and $1,800–$2,999 (16%).

$1,000–$1,79952.2%

Under $1,00023.4%

$1,800–$2,99914.6%

$3,000 or more2.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle9.9%▲ +26.2%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Kirwan - East, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 37%, followed by 2 vehicles (35%) and 3 vehicles (13%).

1 vehicle36.9%

2 vehicles34.7%

3 vehicles13.0%

No vehicle9.9%

4 or more5.3%

How people get to work

In Kirwan - East, the largest group is Car (driver) at 82%, followed by Car (passenger) (8%) and Worked at home (5%).

Car (driver)69.8%

Car (passenger)6.9%

Worked at home4.3%

Walked1.9%

Bus1.3%

Bicycle0.9%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years34.9%Recent arrivals from overseas9.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate7.7%Labour-force participation55.3%Employed full-time58.9%

Industries people work in

In Kirwan - East, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 19%, followed by Retail trade (11%) and Construction (10%).

Health care & social assistance17.8%

Retail trade10.6%

Construction9.1%

Education & training9.0%

Public administration & safety8.4%

Accommodation & food8.0%

Manufacturing5.4%

Other services4.7%

Transport & warehousing4.6%

Professional & technical3.6%

Occupations people work in

In Kirwan - East, the largest group is Community & personal service at 18%, followed by Technicians & trades (16%) and Professionals (14%).

Community & personal service17.9%

Technicians & trades15.6%

Professionals14.1%

Labourers13.0%

Clerical & administrative12.4%

Sales workers9.5%

Machinery operators & drivers8.9%

Managers6.8%

Areas within Kirwan - East

Kirwan - East Block 1 Kirwan - East Block 2 Kirwan - East Block 3 Kirwan - East Block 4 Kirwan - East Block 5 Kirwan - East Block 6 Kirwan - East Block 7 Kirwan - East Block 8 Kirwan - East Block 9 Kirwan - East Block 10 Kirwan - East Block 11 Kirwan - East Block 12 Kirwan - East Block 13 Kirwan - East Block 14 Kirwan - East Block 15 Kirwan - East Block 16

Nearby areas

Cranbrook Heatley Kirwan - West Aitkenvale Gulliver - Currajong - Vincent Mundingburra Mount Louisa Garbutt - West End

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