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Kingston On Murray

84 km²

Kingston On Murray is characterised by a notably older population and slightly below-average household incomes.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population312▼ -51.6%since 2011Median age53 yrs▲ +26.2%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.0%People aged 65 and over31.7%Children under 1512.8%

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 Kingston On Murray, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 35%, followed by Seniors (65+) (32%) and Young adults (25–44) (15%).

Older adults (45–64)34.9%
Seniors (65+)31.7%
Young adults (25–44)15.4%
Children (0–14)12.8%
Youth (15–24)4.8%

Marital status

In Kingston On Murray, the largest group is Married at 61%, followed by Never married (25%) and Divorced (9%).

  • Married61%
  • Never married25%
  • Divorced9%
  • Widowed4%
  • Separated1%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Kingston On Murray, the largest group is Australia at 91%, followed by England (6%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia77.2%
England4.8%
New Zealand1.6%
Nepal1.6%

Language

People using another language at home2.6%

Language used at home

In Kingston On Murray, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only93.3%

Religion

People with no religion50.6%

Religious affiliation

In Kingston On Murray, the largest group is No religion at 55%, followed by Christianity (41%) and Buddhism (2%).

  • No religion55%
  • Christianity41%
  • Buddhism2%
  • Hinduism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1237.0%

Highest year of school

In Kingston On Murray, the largest group is Year 12 at 41%, followed by Year 11 (29%) and Year 10 (18%).

Year 1237.0%
Year 1125.6%
Year 1015.6%
Year 9 or below11.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$672▲ +54.8%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,257▲ +60.3%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,375▲ +53.6%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week4.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week8.7%

Household income distribution

In Kingston On Murray, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 40%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (32%) and Under $650 (18%).

$650–$1,49938.1%
$1,500–$2,99930.2%
Under $65017.5%
$3,000–$3,9998.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition39.4%People with a mental health condition9.6%People needing help with daily activities8.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Kingston On Murray, the largest group is Arthritis at 24%, followed by Asthma (17%) and Mental health (14%).

Arthritis16.0%
Asthma11.2%
Mental health9.6%
Other condition7.1%
Diabetes6.7%
Heart disease6.4%
Cancer5.8%
Stroke2.6%
Lung condition1.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.1%People providing unpaid care20.5%People caring for children unpaid20.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -4.3%since 2011One-parent families6.3%

Family composition

In Kingston On Murray, the largest group is Couples without children at 52%, followed by Couples with children (40%) and One-parent families (7%).

  • Couples without children52%
  • Couples with children40%
  • One-parent families7%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$150▲ +30.4%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,213▲ +49.6%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting17.5%Homes owned outright46.8%Separate (detached) houses92.1%

How homes are owned or rented

In Kingston On Murray, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (34%) and Rented (17%).

  • Owned outright46%
  • Owned with a mortgage34%
  • Rented17%
  • Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Kingston On Murray, the largest group is Separate house at 96%, followed by Other dwelling (4%).

  • Separate house96%
  • Other dwelling4%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Kingston On Murray, the largest group is Car (driver) at 78%, followed by Worked at home (14%) and Walked (8%).

Car (driver)62.9%
Worked at home11.3%
Walked6.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years28.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.8%Labour-force participation48.7%Employed full-time57.3%

Industries people work in

In Kingston On Murray, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 18%, followed by Manufacturing (17%) and Agriculture, forestry & fishing (16%).

Health care & social assistance18.5%
Manufacturing17.7%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing16.1%
Retail trade10.5%
Education & training8.9%
Transport & warehousing6.5%
Construction5.6%
Accommodation & food4.0%
Professional & technical4.0%
Finance & insurance3.2%

Occupations people work in

In Kingston On Murray, the largest group is Managers at 20%, followed by Professionals (19%) and Clerical & administrative (17%).

Managers21.8%
Professionals21.0%
Clerical & administrative18.5%
Community & personal service12.1%
Machinery operators & drivers12.1%
Labourers12.1%
Technicians & trades5.6%
Sales workers4.8%

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