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Kellyville - East

6 km²

Set within the hills of Greater Sydney, Kellyville - East is a prosperous residential area known for its large family homes. It is a highly educated community where almost 38% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. This academic success translates into high earnings, with nearly half of all households bringing in $3,000 or more a week. The area is especially welcoming to children, with a young population that makes it a prominent hub for families.

Kellyville - East's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.

Kellyville - East has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.

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Children under 15 make up 21.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas, at just 12.1%.

The area is diverse, with 38.8% of residents born overseas—far above the Australian average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Chinese, with India and China being the most frequent birthplaces outside Australia.

Language diversity is high, as 36.3% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin, Cantonese, and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas; only 24.8% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is very highly qualified, with 76.4% of residents completing Year 12 and 37.9% holding a university degree. These high levels of education are reflected in the large number of professionals and managers working in the area.

Typical weekly household incomes are among the highest in the country at $3,051, far above the national figure of $1,746. About 22% of individuals earn $2,000 or more each week.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with only 21.5% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. Similarly, only 3.4% need help with daily activities.

The high number of children is reflected in community life, as 31.7% of people provide unpaid childcare, well above the state average. About 13.8% of the population also spends time volunteering.

There are 101 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group has a high Year 12 completion rate of 54.5%, far above the national figure.

Homes here are typically large, with 3.3 people per dwelling. This is well above the national average and is consistent with the fact that 75.9% of households are couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 92.2% of homes being detached and 96.8% having three or more bedrooms. However, these large homes come with high costs, as typical monthly mortgage payments are among the highest at $2,900.

Working from home is very common here, with 45.5% of people doing so—far above the national average. Most homes have at least two cars, while only 1.3% of residents commute by public transport.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.4% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9% of the community.

Employment rates are high, with 68.8% of adults working or looking for work. The local workforce is largely employed in health care, professional services, and education.

The area is ranked as having the highest level of overall advantage, with an advantage score of 1,138. It is home to 1,721 businesses and is considered among the most advantaged areas in the country.

The area receives high rainfall, averaging 1,079mm per year, which is far above the New South Wales average. Maximum temperatures are typical for the state.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and nearly all homes within 15 minutes of a school. Most residents can also reach groceries and health services on foot.

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