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Agnes Banks

15 km²

A vast landscape of detached housing defines Agnes Banks, an area where 99% of homes are separate houses. This community is relatively young, with a typical resident aged 38 and a higher proportion of children than most similar areas. It is a prosperous pocket of Penrith, with typical household incomes well above the national figure. The area is characterized by large family homes and a significant First Nations population, creating a distinct residential character within Greater Sydney.

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The area has a notable First Nations population of 6.0%, which is a little above the national figure. It is a younger community than most, with 18.6% of residents being children under 15 and far fewer seniors than the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 13.5% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

While 8.6% of people use another language at home—a rate higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national figures. English is the primary language for 87.8% of residents.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 64.1% of people identifying as Christian. This is reflected in the number of people with no religion, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 13.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 40.2% completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

This is a high-earning area where typical household weekly incomes are well above the state and national figures. Over a third of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a result far above the national average.

Health profiles are typical for the region, with 27.5% of residents having a long-term health condition. This is about the same as the national figure.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care than people in most other areas. This includes 28.9% of people caring for children unpaid, which is well above the state average.

The First Nations community is relatively young and prosperous, with a typical personal income well above the national figure and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home and 62.8% of households consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the national average.

The housing stock is dominated by large separate houses, with 90.2% having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national figure, and typical mortgage payments are among the highest for similar areas.

Most people rely on cars, and 26.1% of homes have four or more vehicles. While there are more public transport stops per 1,000 people than in most areas, only 0.8% of people use it to commute.

The area has seen some movement, with 35.3% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent overseas arrivals are far below the national average.

Working life is active here, with 64.6% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the state average. The most common industries are construction and health care.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk for any residents.

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