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The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 31. This is reflected in the high proportion of children under 15, who make up 25.4% of the population, while seniors aged 65 and over are much less common than in most areas.

Migration has strongly shaped this community, with 43.7% of people born overseas, which is far above the national figure. While many residents have Australian or English ancestry, there are also significant numbers of people from Italy, India, and Nepal.

Over half the population—52.7%—uses a language other than English at home, a figure far above the New South Wales average. Arabic is the most common second language, and the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well above the national figure.

Religious affiliation is common here, with only 11.7% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most prevalent faith, followed by Islam and Hinduism.

Residents are well-qualified, with 60.7% completing Year 12 and 26.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are above the national average. Many people hold qualifications in management, commerce, and engineering.

Typical weekly household incomes are a little above the state and national figures, with the usual household earning $2,168. However, a smaller proportion of people earn $2,000 or more per week compared to the rest of the country.

The community is generally healthy, with long-term health conditions affecting only 15.4% of people—far below the national figure. Similarly, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than in most areas.

Childcare is a major focus here, as 31% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the national average. In contrast, volunteering rates are among the lowest at this level.

First Nations households earn more than the state and national averages, with a typical income of $2,178. The community is young and highly employable, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and higher-than-average Year 12 completion.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 68.4% of families, and the fact that very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 91.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Rent is well above the national figure at $520 a week, and typical monthly mortgage payments are also much higher than average.

Many residents work from home—31.7%—which is far above the national figure. While the area has a high number of bus stops and routes, the vast majority of people still rely on cars for commuting.

This is a highly mobile community, with 69.6% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national average. About 10.5% of the population arrived from overseas recently.

About 60.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the national figure. The most common industries for local workers are healthcare, construction, and retail.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Many homes are far from parks and health services, though a good number are within walking distance of schools.