Adamstown Heights

The area is notably young, with 22.0% of the population being children under 15, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 39, a significant 18.3% of the community are seniors aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 13.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the main language for 89.4% of the community. While 8.7% of people use another language at home—much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

A large proportion of the community reports having no religion at 46.0%, a figure that is well above the Australian average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 48.1%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 34.0% holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. This academic strength is reflected in Year 12 completion rates, which are much higher than most areas at 65.8%.

Incomes are strong here, with the typical household earning $2,325 a week, well above the national figure of $1,746. About 34.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the Australian average.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 9.1% of residents. This is slightly above the New South Wales figure of 8.0%.

There is a high level of family support, with 35.4% of people providing unpaid childcare, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Volunteers also make up 17.4% of the community.

First Nations residents in this area have a very strong economic profile, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a typical personal income of $1,097, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are typically larger than average, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high percentage of couples with children, who make up 65.5% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which account for 94.9% of dwellings. A huge 92.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the New South Wales figure of 68.6%.

Cars are the primary way to get around, though 28.8% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure. Public transport access is good, with 98.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The community is relatively stable, as 32.3% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

A high number of residents are working or looking for work, at 67.2%, which is well above the national average. Common industries include health, social assistance, and education.

While 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is less convenient for errands, with only 41.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries.