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Pendle Hill - Girraween
4 km²
A high proportion of overseas-born residents defines Pendle Hill - Girraween, where nearly 60% of people were born outside Australia. This is a youthful community with a typical age of 36 and many children, which helps explain the large household sizes. Most residents are well-qualified professionals, contributing to a typical weekly family income that is higher than the national figure. It is a highly walkable suburb where most homes are within a short stroll of parks, schools, and public transport.
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 state average, with 22.5% of the population being children under 15. It grew by 8.5% since 2016 and has a very low proportion of seniors compared to most other areas.
Born overseas residents make up 59.3% of the population, a figure far above the national average. Indian ancestry is the most common at 29%, followed by English and Australian heritage.
Language diversity is very high, with 67.1% of people using a language other than English at home. While this is far above the national figure, the proportion of people who speak little or no English fell slightly to 7.1%.
Hinduism is the most common faith at 44.2%. Only 8.8% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national average.
The community is highly educated, with 39.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the state average and rose by 7.8 points since 2016.
Typical weekly household income is $2,057, which is a little above the national figure. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose significantly by 14 points since 2016.
Residents report fewer long-term health conditions (19%) and mental health conditions (4%) than the national average. About 5.3% of people need help with daily activities.
More people care for children unpaid (29.4%) compared to most areas, though the number of volunteers fell by 4.8 points since 2016.
There are 92 First Nations people in the area. While their typical income is well below the national figure, the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical size of 2.9 people. Most households are couples with children (74.1%), and far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.
Renting is very common, with 41.3% of households renting—far above the national figure. Detached houses are much less common here than in other areas, and typical monthly mortgage payments are quite high at $2,250.
Working from home is very popular at 39.5%, a huge increase from 2.8% in 2016. While 10.5% of homes have no car, the transit time to the city is much higher than in most areas.
The area is quite mobile, with 43% of people moving in the last five years. Nearly one in five residents (19.4%) arrived from overseas recently.
Full-time employment is much higher here (64.8%) than the national average, though the unemployment rate of 6.3% is also a little above the national figure.
The area is generally well-off, with an overall advantage score that is larger than about 62% of similar areas. It is also a significant hub for businesses, with 1,881 operating here.
Annual rainfall is far above the state average at 1,067mm. Maximum temperatures are about the same as the rest of New South Wales.
The suburb is very walkable, with 99.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, access to health services within a 15-minute walk is far below the state average.
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