Marsden Park - Shanes Park

The area is noticeably younger than the national average, with a very high proportion of children under 15 and far fewer seniors than most other regions. Most residents are married and nearly 30% of the population are children, which helps explain the area's young age profile.

This is a diverse community where over half of the population were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Indian and Filipino ancestries are particularly prominent, making up over 40% of the population combined.

Language diversity is very high, with 58.6% of people using a language other than English at home. Punjabi, Hindi, and Tagalog are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Hinduism is a significant faith here, accounting for 25.3% of the population. This is reflected in the fact that the area has one of the lowest proportions of people with no religion among similar areas.

The community is highly qualified; 45.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the state and national figures. Most residents have completed Year 12, and qualifications are heavily concentrated in management, commerce, and engineering.

Typical incomes are well above the national figure, with household earnings reaching $2,729 a week. About 40.5% of households earn more than $3,000 weekly, putting the area among the highest for income.

Residents report very good health, with far fewer people living with long-term health conditions or mental health issues compared to the state and national averages.

A high number of people provide unpaid childcare, which is consistent with the large number of children in the area. However, volunteering rates are well below the national average.

First Nations residents in the area have a much higher typical personal income than those in the state or nation. The community is also notably young, with a typical age of 17.

Homes are large, with 3.4 people per household, which is well above the national average. Nearly 80% of households consist of couples with children, while very few people live alone.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, with 97.5% of homes being detached. Large homes are the norm, as 90.2% have three or more bedrooms, though typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national figure.

Working from home is very common here, with 40.3% of the workforce doing so. While most homes have at least one car, the area also has a high number of public transport stops per 1,000 people.

The area has seen massive movement, with 88.8% of residents having moved house in the last five years. This is far above the national average and suggests a rapidly growing new suburb.

The workforce is very active, with 72.4% of adults working or looking for work. Employment is strongest in healthcare, professional services, and retail trade, with an unemployment rate lower than the national average.

This is an area of high advantage, ranking at the top of the scale for access to resources and job skills. Its population has grown by a staggering 94.6% since 2021, far outpacing the state average.

The area is warmer than most of New South Wales and receives significantly more annual rainfall than the state average.

While most homes are close to public transport, the area is generally not walkable. Access to groceries, health services, and general amenities within a 15-minute walk is far below the state average.