West Hoxton - Middleton Grange

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a very low proportion of seniors at 7.5%. This young profile is reflected in the high number of children and a relatively small percentage of people living alone.

A strong international character defines the area, with 40.1% of people born overseas—far above the national figure. Italian, English, and Indian are among the most common ancestries after Australian.

Language diversity is very high, as 51.5% of residents speak a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Arabic is the most common non-English language spoken.

The area is more religious than most of Australia, with 64.1% identifying as Christian and only 10.7% reporting no religion, a figure far below the national average.

Education levels are relatively high, with 66.3% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure. While bachelor degree rates are below the state average, there is a strong presence of trade certificates and diplomas.

Household incomes are high, with 34.2% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week—far above the national figure. The typical weekly household income of $2,412 is well above both the state and national averages.

Residents generally report good health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both appearing far below the national figure.

Family care is a priority here, as 31.4% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure. However, formal volunteering rates are among the lowest for similar areas.

The First Nations community is small, numbering 135 people, but they have a much higher typical household income and a lower unemployment rate compared to most other areas.

Homes are large and mostly filled with families, with 3.7 people per household—well above the national average. Very few people live alone, and 76.3% of households consist of couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, 92.8% of which are detached, and 97% of all homes have three or more bedrooms. This preference for large homes is accompanied by high monthly mortgage payments, which are well above the national average.

Cars are essential, as 92.8% of homes have at least one vehicle and very few people use public transport to commute. Interestingly, 30.8% of the workforce now works from home, a huge increase from 2016.

The population is relatively stable, with a lower percentage of people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national averages.

About 60.8% of adults are working or looking for work, with the most common industries being health care, retail, and construction.

The area is generally advantaged, scoring a 7 out of 10 for overall advantage, and it hosts a large number of businesses relative to similar areas.

The local climate is wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall far above the New South Wales figure.

While almost every home is within a short walk of a park or school, the area is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services on foot.