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Acacia Gardens
1 km²
Much of the population in Acacia Gardens is younger than in most other areas, with a typical resident aged 36. This is a high-earning, diverse community where 45.1% of people were born overseas. It is primarily a suburb of families, marked by a high number of children and large homes. The area is well-qualified and professional, with a strong connection to both local and international backgrounds.
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 national figure, with children under 15 making up 22.2% of the population. Seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas, at just 8.7%.
Born overseas make up 45.1% of the community, which is far above the national figure. While Australian is the most common ancestry at 20.1%, Indian and English ancestries are also prominent.
About 47.2% of people use a language other than English at home, a rate far above the New South Wales average. Punjabi, Hindi, and Tagalog are the most common non-English languages spoken.
Religious affiliation is common here, as the 18.8% of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 48.6%, followed by Hinduism at 15.4%.
The community is highly qualified, with 36.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also very high at 75.2%.
Typical incomes are much higher than most areas, with the usual family earning $2,800 a week. About 43.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the national figure.
Residents are generally healthier than most, with long-term health conditions affecting 22.2% of people, well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Caregiving is a major part of local life, as 34.8% of people provide unpaid child care, which is well above the state average. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most other areas.
First Nations residents are generally younger than average, with a typical age of 21. They also have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (60%) and typical personal income ($900) than most other areas.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household, which is well above the national figure. Couples with children make up 73.4% of families, while very few people live alone.
The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 98% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are high, with a typical monthly cost of $2,484.
Working from home is very common here, accounting for 40.7% of the workforce. While most people use cars, there is excellent access to buses with a very short walk to the nearest stop.
The population is quite mobile, with 34.5% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a higher proportion of the community than in most areas.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (72.8%), which is far above the national figure. Professional roles are common, with 28.3% of the workforce in professional occupations.
Almost every home is within a short walk of public transport, parks, and schools. However, the area is far below the state average for walking access to groceries and health services.