Carlingford - East

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national average. It is a family-oriented community with 19% of the population being children under 15, which is higher than most similar areas.

A very high proportion of residents were born overseas, at 51.6%, which is far above the national figure. Chinese ancestry is the most common, accounting for 36.2% of the population.

Language diversity is very high, with 57.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the New South Wales average, and 10.2% of residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 43.7%, while 35.6% of people report no religion, a figure that is well below the national average.

This is a highly qualified community where 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 78.5%.

Typical household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a weekly typical income of $2,143. About 32.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, well above the state average.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions (21.8%) and mental health conditions (4.6%) both being well below the national figures.

A higher number of people here provide unpaid childcare (28.4%) and perform significant housework compared to most areas, though volunteer rates are around the middle for its level.

The First Nations population is very small, with only 38 people. Those who identify as First Nations have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (54.5%) than the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. This is consistent with a high number of couples with children, who make up 70.4% of families.

Most residents live in separate houses, and 36% own their homes outright. However, mortgage payments are very high, with a typical monthly payment of $2,600.

Working from home is extremely common, with 46.6% of people doing so, which is far above the national average. Most residents rely on cars, as only 1.5% commute via public transport.

Migration patterns are typical for the region, with 37.7% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.9% of the population.

The workforce is dominated by professionals (36.1%) and managers (15.3%), with many employed in health, professional, and education sectors.

The area ranks very highly for overall advantage, scoring a 9 out of 10. This reflects the high levels of education, job skills, and access to resources found here.

The local climate is characterized by high rainfall, with an annual average of 1,237mm, which is far above the New South Wales average.

The area is very walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 100% within 15 minutes of a park.