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Kenton Valley

22 km²

Kenton Valley is characterised by household incomes well above most areas and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population262—since 2011Median age48 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.0%People aged 65 and over15.6%Children under 1513.7%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–42020

Age structure

In Kenton Valley, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 40%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (17%) and Seniors (65+) (16%).

Older adults (45–64)39.3%
Young adults (25–44)16.4%
Seniors (65+)15.6%
Children (0–14)13.7%
Youth (15–24)13.4%

Marital status

In Kenton Valley, the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (30%) and Divorced (11%).

  • Married53%
  • Never married30%
  • Divorced11%
  • Widowed3%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Kenton Valley, the largest group is Australia at 87%, followed by England (11%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia80.9%
England10.3%
New Zealand1.5%

Language

People using another language at home3.1%

Language used at home

In Kenton Valley, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only94.7%

Religion

People with no religion53.4%

Religious affiliation

In Kenton Valley, the largest group is No religion at 57%, followed by Christianity (43%).

  • No religion57%
  • Christianity43%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1257.9%

Highest year of school

In Kenton Valley, the largest group is Year 12 at 60%, followed by Year 11 (23%) and Year 10 (14%).

Year 1257.9%
Year 1122.2%
Year 1013.9%
Year 9 or below3.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$841—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,194—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,471—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week10.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week27.7%

Household income distribution

In Kenton Valley, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 28%, followed by $650–$1,499 (24%) and Under $650 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99926.6%
$650–$1,49922.3%
Under $65018.1%
$3,000–$3,99916.0%
$4,000 or more11.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.4%People with a mental health condition5.0%People needing help with daily activities1.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Kenton Valley, the largest group is Arthritis at 23%, followed by Other condition (23%) and Heart disease (13%).

Arthritis9.2%
Other condition9.2%
Heart disease5.0%
Mental health5.0%
Cancer4.6%
Asthma3.4%
Lung condition1.9%
Diabetes1.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers26.1%People providing unpaid care13.3%People caring for children unpaid25.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8—since 2011One-parent families11.1%

Family composition

In Kenton Valley, the largest group is Couples with children at 63%, followed by Couples without children (26%) and One-parent families (11%).

  • Couples with children63%
  • Couples without children26%
  • One-parent families11%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,167—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80—since 2011Households renting12.8%Homes owned outright51.1%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Kenton Valley, the largest group is Owned outright at 48%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (36%) and Rented (12%).

  • Owned outright48%
  • Owned with a mortgage36%
  • Rented12%
  • Other tenure5%

Types of homes

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

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Kenton Valley, the largest group is Car (driver) at 74%, followed by Worked at home (23%) and Walked (3%).

Car (driver)56.8%
Worked at home17.6%
Walked2.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years27.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.3%Labour-force participation69.3%Employed full-time59.5%

Industries people work in

In Kenton Valley, the largest group is Construction at 20%, followed by Health care & social assistance (18%) and Manufacturing (13%).

Construction19.6%
Health care & social assistance17.6%
Manufacturing12.2%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing8.8%
Education & training8.8%
Retail trade6.8%
Professional & technical5.4%
Finance & insurance3.4%
Arts & recreation3.4%
Public administration & safety2.7%

Occupations people work in

In Kenton Valley, the largest group is Managers at 21%, followed by Clerical & administrative (21%) and Technicians & trades (16%).

Managers20.3%
Clerical & administrative20.3%
Technicians & trades15.5%
Professionals13.5%
Community & personal service10.1%
Labourers5.4%
Sales workers4.7%
Machinery operators & drivers4.7%

Nearby areas

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