Federal Electorate · Area profile
McMahon
173 km²
A huge gap in cultural and linguistic diversity sets McMahon apart from the rest of the state. This is a young, growing community where 53.7% of people use a language other than English at home. The area is notably younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 36. This demographic profile, combined with a high proportion of children, creates a place of large households and significant growth, adding over 37,000 people since 2011.
McMahon has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 51 schools serve McMahon.
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The typical resident is 36, which is noticeably younger than the New South Wales figure. Children under 15 make up 20.3% of the population, a figure much higher than most similar areas.
Born overseas, 45% of residents come from outside Australia, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. This diversity has grown significantly, with the proportion of overseas-born residents rising 30 points since 2011.
The use of other languages at home is among the highest in the region at 53.7%, far above the national figure. This shift is stark, with the rate rising 49 points since 2011, and 13.2% of people speaking little or no English.
Religious affiliation is high here, with only 13.9% of people reporting no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 55.8%, followed by Islam at 13.8%.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 16.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,593, which is lower than most areas and a little below the national figure. Personal incomes are also among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly amount of $602.
A high 7.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is among the highest for its level. However, those with a long-term health condition are much lower than most areas at 23.3%.
Volunteering is low here at 6.6%, well below the national figure of 14.1%. The proportion of people doing unpaid care has also fallen since 2011.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home, which is a little above the national figure. This is consistent with a high proportion of families with children and a much higher rate of one-parent families than most areas.
Renting is common, with 35.5% of households renting, a figure well above the national average. While separate houses are still the main dwelling type, the typical weekly rent of $410 is higher than in most areas.
Public transport access is excellent, with 1,154 stops and 96.8% of homes within a 10 minute walk of a stop. Interestingly, 27.5% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure.
The population is relatively stable, with 32.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.8% of the community.
Working or looking for work is much less common here, at 47.1%, far below the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is a little above the national average.
The area is very walkable, with 84.9% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. This is far above the New South Wales figure of 71.9%, with most residents living very close to parks and schools.