St Marys - North St Marys

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 35 and a high proportion of children. First Nations people make up 6.0% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

People born overseas account for 30.5% of the community, a figure that has risen slightly since 2016. Filipino and English ancestries are among the most common after Australian.

Language diversity is high, with 27.6% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure and has increased since 2016.

Religious affiliation is common here, as the 25.5% of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Over half the population identifies as Christian.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 13.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion rose by 5.2 points since 2016 to reach 44.9%.

Typical family incomes are well below the state average, and only 11.0% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. While these figures are much lower than most areas, typical personal income has risen by $116 since 2016.

A slightly higher share of the community needs help with daily activities compared to the state. Long-term health conditions like asthma and mental health are reported at rates around the national middle.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest for this level of area, falling 3.4 points since 2016. Unpaid care for children and housework is also lower than the state average.

The community has one of the largest First Nations populations for its area size. Local First Nations households earn a little less than the state average, and unemployment is slightly higher at 12.5%.

One-parent families are far more common here than in the rest of Australia, making up 24.9% of households. About 30.2% of people live alone.

Renting is very common, with 52.9% of households renting, which is far above the national average. Outright home ownership is much lower than most areas, at 18.6%.

Public transport infrastructure is a major feature, with 125 stops and a very short average walk to the nearest one. Despite this, 12.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.2% of the community.

The unemployment rate is 7.5%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, retail, or transport and warehousing.

This area is ranked among the most disadvantaged for its level, scoring 1 out of 10 for overall advantage. Despite this, it has seen a population growth of 7.3% since 2021.

The area receives far more annual rainfall than the New South Wales average. Maximum temperatures are also slightly higher than the state figure.

The area is very walkable, with 97.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach groceries, parks, and schools within a 15-minute walk.