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Kingston (ACT)

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📍 Kingston (ACT), Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population6,579—since 2011Median age35 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.5%People aged 65 and over11.9%Children under 158.5%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4558558

Age structure

In Kingston (ACT), the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 49%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (22%) and Seniors (65+) (12%).

Young adults (25–44)48.6%
Older adults (45–64)21.8%
Seniors (65+)11.9%
Youth (15–24)9.2%
Children (0–14)8.5%

Marital status

In Kingston (ACT), the largest group is Never married at 52%, followed by Married (34%) and Divorced (10%).

  • Never married52%
  • Married34%
  • Divorced10%
  • Separated3%
  • Widowed2%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In Kingston (ACT), the largest group is Australia at 86%, followed by England (5%) and China (2%).

Australia66.3%
England3.7%
China1.5%
New Zealand1.5%
India1.4%
South Africa0.8%
Philippines0.8%
Nepal0.4%
Italy0.3%
Vietnam0.2%

Language

People using another language at home16.8%

Language used at home

In Kingston (ACT), the largest group is English only at 93%, followed by Mandarin (3%) and Cantonese (1%).

English only73.8%
Mandarin2.0%
Cantonese0.9%
Italian0.7%
Arabic0.7%
Hindi0.5%
Greek0.3%
Vietnamese0.3%
Tagalog0.2%
Punjabi0.2%

Religion

People with no religion52.9%

Religious affiliation

In Kingston (ACT), the largest group is No religion at 59%, followed by Christianity (34%) and Islam (2%).

  • No religion59%
  • Christianity34%
  • Islam2%
  • Buddhism2%
  • Hinduism2%
  • Other religions1%
  • Judaism1%

Education

Completed Year 1281.9%

Highest year of school

In Kingston (ACT), the largest group is Year 12 at 91%, followed by Year 10 (5%) and Year 11 (2%).

Year 1281.9%
Year 104.9%
Year 112.2%
Year 9 or below1.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,777—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,469—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$3,557—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week37.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week41.4%

Household income distribution

In Kingston (ACT), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $4,000 or more (28%) and $3,000–$3,999 (15%).

$1,500–$2,99939.2%
$4,000 or more26.6%
$3,000–$3,99914.8%
$650–$1,49911.3%
Under $6504.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.0%People with a mental health condition9.8%People needing help with daily activities1.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Kingston (ACT), the largest group is Mental health at 24%, followed by Other condition (22%) and Asthma (21%).

Mental health9.8%
Other condition9.2%
Asthma8.7%
Arthritis5.8%
Cancer2.5%
Diabetes2.0%
Heart disease2.0%
Lung condition0.6%
Stroke0.5%
Dementia0.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.4%People providing unpaid care8.3%People caring for children unpaid16.0%

Family & Households

Average household size1.8—since 2011One-parent families11.7%

Family composition

In Kingston (ACT), the largest group is Couples without children at 55%, followed by Couples with children (32%) and One-parent families (12%).

  • Couples without children55%
  • Couples with children32%
  • One-parent families12%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$510—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,950—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90—since 2011Households renting50.8%Homes owned outright17.5%Separate (detached) houses3.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Kingston (ACT), the largest group is Rented at 51%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Owned outright (18%).

  • Rented51%
  • Owned with a mortgage31%
  • Owned outright18%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Kingston (ACT), the largest group is Flat or apartment at 91%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (6%) and Separate house (3%).

  • Flat or apartment91%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached6%
  • Separate house3%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years71.3%

How people get to work

In Kingston (ACT), the largest group is Car (driver) at 55%, followed by Worked at home (15%) and Walked (13%).

Car (driver)48.2%
Worked at home13.1%
Walked11.3%
Bus6.2%
Car (passenger)4.6%
Bicycle4.5%
Train0.1%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate2.3%Labour-force participation75.3%Employed full-time77.6%

Industries people work in

In Kingston (ACT), the largest group is Public administration & safety at 47%, followed by Professional & technical (15%) and Health care & social assistance (8%).

Public administration & safety46.1%
Professional & technical14.6%
Health care & social assistance7.5%
Education & training7.3%
Accommodation & food3.2%
Retail trade2.9%
Construction2.8%
Other services2.4%
Media & telecommunications1.9%
Administrative & support1.6%

Occupations people work in

In Kingston (ACT), the largest group is Professionals at 46%, followed by Managers (26%) and Clerical & administrative (12%).

Professionals45.0%
Managers25.1%
Clerical & administrative11.3%
Community & personal service7.2%
Technicians & trades3.7%
Sales workers3.0%
Labourers1.4%
Machinery operators & drivers0.8%

Areas within Kingston (ACT)

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