Abercrombie

The community is notably young, with children under 15 making up 21.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Conversely, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over is well below both the state and national averages.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with 89.6% of residents born here. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the primary language for 93% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure of 22.3%, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 63.5%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 30.9%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 26.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas and aligns with the national average.

Incomes are notably high, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,029, which is well above the national figure. Families here earn more than most, with 31.4% of households bringing in over $3,000 a week.

While only 2.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is lower than the national average, long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 30.9% of residents.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 37.3% of people doing so, a figure far above the national average. Volunteering is also higher than the state and national figures at 17.6%.

First Nations people make up 4.9% of the population, which is a little above the national average. This group is noticeably younger than the national typical age, with a typical age of 18.

Homes are larger than most, typically holding 2.8 people. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 62.5% of households, while those living alone are much fewer than in other areas.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, with 96.1% of homes being detached. Almost every home has three or more bedrooms, a figure far above the national average of 73.8%.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 67.3% of workers driving to work and very few using public transport. Most homes are well-equipped, with 45.5% of households owning two vehicles.

The community has seen some movement, with 36.4% of residents moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are far below the national average of 14.5%.

Employment is strong, with 71.5% of adults working or looking for work—far above the national figure. The unemployment rate is very low at 1.9%, and full-time work is much more common than in similar areas.

Despite most homes being within a short walk of public transport and parks, the area is mostly car-dependent. This is because essential services like groceries and health clinics are far below the state average for walkability.