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Kirribilli

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Kirribilli stands out for one of the most highly educated populations in the country, with a high share of renters.

It's also marked by household incomes well above most areas and more residents than most areas.

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📍 Kirribilli, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population3,629▼ -1.1%since 2011 Median age44 yrs▲ +12.8%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.6%People aged 65 and over24.6%Children under 156.2%People in a de facto relationship18.5%▲ +11.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Kirribilli, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 38%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Seniors (65+) (25%).

Young adults (25–44)38.3%

Older adults (45–64)24.9%

Seniors (65+)24.6%

Youth (15–24)6.3%

Children (0–14)6.2%

Marital status

In Kirribilli, the largest group is Never married at 47%, followed by Married (33%) and Divorced (12%).

Never married47%
Married33%
Divorced12%
Widowed5%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Kirribilli, the largest group is Australia at 76%, followed by England (9%) and China (4%).

Australia53.7%

England6.3%

China3.1%

New Zealand2.3%

India1.5%

South Africa1.4%

Philippines1.3%

Italy1.0%

Vietnam0.4%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Kirribilli, the largest group is English at 33%, followed by Australian (20%) and Irish (14%).

English34.6%

Australian20.6%

Irish15.1%

Scottish11.3%

Chinese7.0%

Italian4.4%

German3.6%

Indian2.6%

Filipino2.0%

Dutch1.5%

Language

People using another language at home19.0%

Language used at home

In Kirribilli, the largest group is English only at 90%, followed by Mandarin (4%) and Cantonese (2%).

English only72.3%

Mandarin3.1%

Cantonese1.5%

Italian1.0%

Hindi0.7%

Tagalog0.4%

Vietnamese0.4%

Arabic0.3%

Greek0.3%

Religion

People with no religion40.7%

Religious affiliation

In Kirribilli, the largest group is Christianity at 47%, followed by No religion (46%) and Buddhism (3%).

Christianity47%
No religion46%
Buddhism3%
Hinduism2%
Islam1%
Judaism1%
Other religions0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1279.2%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher56.8%

Highest year of school

In Kirribilli, the largest group is Year 12 at 88%, followed by Year 10 (7%) and Year 9 or below (2%).

Year 1279.2%

Year 106.7%

Year 9 or below2.1%

Year 112.0%

Highest qualification level

In Kirribilli, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 49%, followed by Postgraduate degree (26%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (12%).

Bachelor degree41.8%

Postgraduate degree21.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma10.0%

Certificate III / IV5.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.9%

Certificate I / II0.7%

Field of qualification

In Kirribilli, the largest group is Management & commerce at 30%, followed by Society & culture (22%) and Health (10%).

Management & commerce25.8%

Society & culture19.3%

Health8.4%

Engineering & related7.1%

Creative arts6.3%

Education6.0%

Architecture & building3.9%

Natural & physical sciences3.8%

Information technology2.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services1.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,598▲ +26.1%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,267▲ +14.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,744▲ +28.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week35.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week37.3%

Household income distribution

In Kirribilli, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 29%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and Under $650 (19%).

$4,000 or more27.6%

$1,500–$2,99926.5%

Under $65018.1%

$650–$1,49913.2%

$3,000–$3,9999.7%

Personal income distribution

In Kirribilli, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 31%, followed by Under $650 (26%) and $3,000 or more (22%).

$1,500–$2,99928.4%

Under $65023.2%

$3,000 or more19.7%

$650–$1,49919.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.8%People with a mental health condition7.5%People needing help with daily activities4.5%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Kirribilli, the largest group is None at 70%, followed by One condition (21%) and Two conditions (6%).

None62.6%

One condition18.5%

Two conditions5.5%

Three or more2.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Kirribilli, the largest group is Other condition at 16%, followed by Mental health (16%) and Arthritis (16%).

Other condition7.6%

Mental health7.5%

Arthritis7.4%

Asthma6.7%

Heart disease5.0%

Cancer4.3%

Diabetes4.0%

Lung condition1.7%

Stroke1.2%

Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers18.2%People providing unpaid care9.6%People caring for children unpaid11.5%People who served in the Defence Force2.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework13.5%

Family & Households

Average household size1.7→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families8.0%People living alone50.2%▲ +6.2%since 2011

Family composition

In Kirribilli, the largest group is Couples without children at 60%, followed by Couples with children (31%) and One-parent families (8%).

Couples without children60%
Couples with children31%
One-parent families8%
Other families2%

Household size

In Kirribilli, the largest group is 1 person at 50%, followed by 2 people (38%) and 3 people (7%).

1 person50.2%

2 people37.5%

3 people6.8%

4 people4.2%

5 people0.8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$520▲ +15.6%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$3,033▲ +8.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -25.0%since 2011 Households renting63.5%Homes owned outright23.1%Separate (detached) houses5.6%Homes with three or more bedrooms21.5%▲ +0.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Kirribilli, the largest group is Rented at 64%, followed by Owned outright (23%) and Owned with a mortgage (11%).

Rented64%
Owned outright23%
Owned with a mortgage11%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Kirribilli, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 88%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (7%) and Separate house (6%).

Flat or apartment88%
Townhouse / semi-detached7%
Separate house6%

Bedrooms per home

In Kirribilli, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 1 bedroom (28%) and 3 bedrooms (16%).

2 bedrooms43.3%

1 bedroom27.9%

3 bedrooms16.2%

Studio / none5.9%

4 bedrooms4.2%

5 or more1.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Kirribilli, the largest group is $350–$549 at 31%, followed by $750 or more (23%) and $550–$749 (23%).

$350–$54929.3%

$750 or more22.2%

$550–$74922.1%

Under $20013.9%

$200–$3497.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Kirribilli, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 55%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (23%) and $1,000–$1,799 (12%).

$3,000 or more50.2%

$1,800–$2,99920.7%

$1,000–$1,79910.8%

Under $1,0009.9%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle31.3%▼ -9.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Kirribilli, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 52%, followed by No vehicle (31%) and 2 vehicles (14%).

1 vehicle52.4%

No vehicle31.3%

2 vehicles13.9%

3 vehicles2.0%

4 or more0.7%

How people get to work

In Kirribilli, the largest group is Worked at home at 72%, followed by Car (driver) (16%) and Train (6%).

Worked at home64.2%

Car (driver)14.7%

Train5.1%

Walked3.6%

Car (passenger)1.1%

Bus0.6%

Bicycle0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years50.2%Recent arrivals from overseas18.4%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.5%Labour-force participation61.5%Employed full-time72.2%

Industries people work in

In Kirribilli, the largest group is Professional & technical at 23%, followed by Finance & insurance (13%) and Health care & social assistance (11%).

Professional & technical22.1%

Finance & insurance12.9%

Health care & social assistance10.9%

Education & training8.2%

Public administration & safety6.0%

Retail trade5.3%

Construction4.8%

Media & telecommunications4.2%

Accommodation & food3.4%

Rental & real estate3.0%

Occupations people work in

In Kirribilli, the largest group is Professionals at 50%, followed by Managers (24%) and Clerical & administrative (11%).

Professionals49.1%

Managers23.2%

Clerical & administrative10.5%

Sales workers5.6%

Technicians & trades3.7%

Community & personal service3.7%

Labourers1.7%

Machinery operators & drivers0.8%

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