Box Hill - Nelson

The area is notably young, with a typical age of 32 and a children's population that is far above the national figure. Only 5.9% of residents are seniors, which is far below the New South Wales average.

A strong international presence defines the area, with 40.9% of people born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries include Australian, English, and Indian.

Multiculturalism is evident in the home, where 41.8% of people use a language other than English, far above the national figure. Punjabi and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is common here, as the 19.8% of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Hinduism and Islam also have a notable presence.

The workforce is highly qualified, with 42% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. School completion is also very high, with 75.6% of residents finishing Year 12.

Typical incomes are among the highest in the region, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,976, which is far above the national figure. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally very healthy, with long-term health conditions affecting only 16.9% of people, which is far below the national figure. Only 2% of the community need help with daily activities.

Family care is a priority here; 43.1% of people provide unpaid childcare, far above the national average. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most other areas.

The First Nations community is small, but those residing here have very high outcomes, including a 0.0% unemployment rate and Year 12 completion rates far above the state average.

Homes are typically large, with 3.3 people per household and 75.7% of families consisting of couples with children. Only 7% of people live alone, far below the national figure.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 98.2% of homes being detached and 96.2% having three or more bedrooms. Typical monthly mortgage payments are very high at $3,000.

While 90.5% of homes are near public transport, the area is heavily car-dependent, with 52.9% of homes owning two vehicles. Working from home is very common, accounting for 42% of the workforce.

The population is highly mobile, with a striking 88.6% of residents having moved house in the last five years, far above the national figure.

Employment is strong and mostly full-time, with 77.2% of adults working or looking for work. Professional and managerial roles are the most common occupations.

This is an area of extreme advantage, scoring the highest possible rating for access to money and resources. It has seen massive growth, with the population increasing by 154.6% since 2021.

The area experiences a moderate climate with an average annual rainfall of 964mm, which is far above the New South Wales average.

Despite the proximity to transport, the area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. Very few residents can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.