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Acacia Gardens
1 km²
Situated in the heart of Blacktown, Acacia Gardens is a prosperous residential suburb defined by its large family homes and high earning power. It is a diverse community where nearly half the population was born overseas and many speak a language other than English at home. The area is notably young, with a high proportion of children and a small number of seniors, making it a primary hub for families. This creates a distinct character of professional, well-educated households living in spacious properties.
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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The area is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 36 and children under 15 making up 22.2% of the population. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over are much fewer here than in most other areas, at just 8.7%.
Overseas birthplaces are common, with 45.1% of people born outside Australia, a figure far above the national average. Indian, English, and Filipino ancestries are the most prominent after Australian.
Language diversity is high, as 47.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the New South Wales figure. English remains the most common, followed by Punjabi and Hindi.
Religious groups are well represented, with 48.6% identifying as Christian and 15.4% as Hindu. Those with no religion make up 18.8%, which is far below the national figure.
The community is highly qualified, with 36.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. This is reflected in the high rate of Year 12 completion, which stands at 75.2%.
Typical incomes are very high, with a typical weekly household earning $2,796, far above the national figure. This wealth is evident in the 43.4% of households earning $3,000 or more per week, among the highest for its level.
Residents generally report good health, as the 22.2% of people with a long-term health condition is well below the national average. Only 3.4% of people need help with daily activities.
Unpaid childcare is very common, with 34.8% of people caring for children, well above the state average. However, volunteering is much lower than most areas at 11.0%.
First Nations people make up 1.1% of the population. This group is notably younger than average, with a typical age of 21 and a Year 12 completion rate of 60.0%, which is far above the national figure.
Homes are typically large and full, with 3.2 people per household and a very high 73.4% of families consisting of couples with children. Only 9.4% of people live alone.
Large homes dominate the landscape, with 98.0% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. While 85.0% are separate houses, the typical monthly mortgage payment is much higher than average at $2,484.
Working from home is very common here, adopted by 40.7% of the workforce. Most households are highly mobile, with only 1.9% of homes having no motor vehicle.
The population is relatively stable, as 34.5% moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.1% of the community.
The workforce is strong, with 72.8% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state average. Many residents are professionals, with 62.5% employed full-time.
The suburb is highly advantaged, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage compared to all other areas. It also ranks very high for access to money and resources.
The area receives 1,001mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the New South Wales average. Temperatures are typical for the region, with an average maximum of 24.9 degrees.
While every home is within a short walk of a park, school, or public transport, the area is less walkable for daily needs. Only 41.0% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.