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Kingsford (WA)

3 km²

Kingsford (WA) is characterised by a notably older population and far fewer renters than most areas.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population261▼ -20.2%since 2011Median age55 yrs▲ +7.8%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.2%People aged 65 and over30.7%Children under 1513.0%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–41818

Age structure

In Kingsford (WA), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 33%, followed by Seniors (65+) (31%) and Young adults (25–44) (15%).

Older adults (45–64)33.3%
Seniors (65+)30.7%
Young adults (25–44)14.9%
Children (0–14)13.0%
Youth (15–24)8.0%

Marital status

In Kingsford (WA), the largest group is Married at 59%, followed by Never married (26%) and Divorced (8%).

  • Married59%
  • Never married26%
  • Divorced8%
  • Separated4%
  • Widowed3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Kingsford (WA), the largest group is Australia at 92%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia72.0%
England3.8%
New Zealand1.5%
Vietnam1.1%

Language

People using another language at home8.8%

Language used at home

In Kingsford (WA), the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Vietnamese (1%).

English only78.9%
Vietnamese1.1%

Religion

People with no religion38.7%

Religious affiliation

In Kingsford (WA), the largest group is Christianity at 53%, followed by No religion (45%) and Buddhism (3%).

  • Christianity53%
  • No religion45%
  • Buddhism3%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1228.6%

Highest year of school

In Kingsford (WA), the largest group is Year 12 at 34%, followed by Year 10 (34%) and Year 9 or below (19%).

Year 1228.6%
Year 1028.1%
Year 9 or below15.6%
Year 1110.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$779▲ +47.0%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,375▲ +64.3%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,875▲ +36.4%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week10.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week14.9%

Household income distribution

In Kingsford (WA), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 36%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and $4,000 or more (15%).

$1,500–$2,99926.7%
$650–$1,49922.8%
$4,000 or more10.9%
Under $6509.9%
$3,000–$3,9994.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.4%People with a mental health condition6.1%People needing help with daily activities5.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Kingsford (WA), the largest group is Arthritis at 24%, followed by Heart disease (15%) and Mental health (13%).

Arthritis11.1%
Heart disease6.9%
Mental health6.1%
Other condition6.1%
Asthma4.6%
Lung condition3.8%
Cancer3.4%
Diabetes3.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers24.5%People providing unpaid care9.4%People caring for children unpaid15.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▲ +4.8%since 2011One-parent families7.7%

Family composition

In Kingsford (WA), the largest group is Couples with children at 46%, followed by Couples without children (46%) and One-parent families (8%).

  • Couples with children46%
  • Couples without children46%
  • One-parent families8%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$195▲ +30.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,820▼ -9.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -25.0%since 2011Households renting7.9%Homes owned outright61.4%Separate (detached) houses62.4%

How homes are owned or rented

In Kingsford (WA), the largest group is Owned outright at 66%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (22%) and Rented (9%).

  • Owned outright66%
  • Owned with a mortgage22%
  • Rented9%
  • Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Kingsford (WA), the largest group is Separate house at 62%, followed by Other dwelling (38%).

  • Separate house62%
  • Other dwelling38%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Kingsford (WA), the largest group is Car (driver) at 62%, followed by Worked at home (18%) and Walked (11%).

Car (driver)48.4%
Worked at home14.1%
Walked8.6%
Car (passenger)3.9%
Bus3.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years19.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.3%Labour-force participation55.4%Employed full-time61.7%

Industries people work in

In Kingsford (WA), the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 32%, followed by Retail trade (15%) and Construction (8%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing27.3%
Retail trade12.5%
Construction7.0%
Transport & warehousing7.0%
Public administration & safety7.0%
Health care & social assistance7.0%
Accommodation & food5.5%
Other services5.5%
Mining4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%

Occupations people work in

In Kingsford (WA), the largest group is Managers at 27%, followed by Technicians & trades (16%) and Community & personal service (12%).

Managers28.1%
Technicians & trades17.2%
Community & personal service12.5%
Labourers11.7%
Clerical & administrative10.9%
Sales workers10.9%
Professionals7.0%
Machinery operators & drivers6.3%

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