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North Kellyville
8 km²
Situated within The Hills Shire in Greater Sydney, North Kellyville is a rapidly expanding own-home community for young professionals and families. It is a strikingly young area where the typical resident is just 33, and nearly 28% of the population are children. This demographic shift is mirrored by a high proportion of large family homes and a workforce with high levels of education and income. It is a diverse, affluent suburb that has seen massive population growth since 2021.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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This is a very young community, with a typical age of 33 and a children's population well above the national figure. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are far fewer here than in most other areas, at just 6.7%.
The area is highly diverse, with 43.2% of residents born overseas, far above the national figure. Indian and Chinese ancestries are particularly prominent, following Australian and English backgrounds.
Cultural diversity is reflected in the home, where 43.1% of people use a language other than English, far above the state average. Mandarin, Hindi, and Punjabi are the most common non-English languages spoken.
Religious affiliation is higher here than in most areas, with only 24.3% of residents reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure. Christianity is the most common faith, followed by Hinduism and Islam.
The population is exceptionally well-qualified, with 43.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This high level of education is reflected in a very high Year 12 completion rate of 78.8%.
Incomes are among the highest at this level, with nearly half of all households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $3,206 is well above the New South Wales figure.
Residents enjoy good health, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or mental health issues compared to the state and national figures. Only 2% of people need help with daily activities.
Family life is a priority here, with a very high 40.2% of people providing unpaid childcare. However, volunteering rates are much lower than in most other areas.
The First Nations community is small, but those residents have personal and household incomes that are far above the state and national figures, and a Year 12 completion rate much higher than most areas.
Homes are typically large and full, with 3.3 people per household and a high proportion of couples with children. Very few people live alone, at just 9.5%.
Most people live in separate houses, and 84.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are very high, with a typical monthly cost of $3,250.
Working from home is very common, with 47.3% of the workforce doing so, far above the national average. Most homes have at least two vehicles, as public transport use is low.
The community is in a state of high churn, with 75.6% of people having moved in the last five years, far above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a higher share of the population than in most areas.
The workforce is highly active, with 73.6% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state average. Most of those employed work full-time, often in professional or managerial roles.
North Kellyville is an area of extreme advantage, ranking at the top of the scale for resources and job skills. It has also seen an immense population growth of 27.8% since 2021.
The area receives higher annual rainfall than most of New South Wales, averaging 1,079mm. Temperatures are typical for the region, with a maximum average of 24.7 degrees.
The suburb is very walkable, with 98.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also easily walk to parks, schools, and health services.