Balgownie

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.4% of the population, which is well above the national average.

About 19.8% of people were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Italian at 13.7%.

Around 16.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still well below the state and national figures, with 80.5% speaking only English.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 36.2% report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is lower than in most similar areas, but slightly below the national figure.

Balgownie is highly qualified, with 28.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a bit above the national average and much higher than most similar areas, with many residents working in management, commerce, or engineering.

Household wealth is high here, with 28.0% of families earning $3,000 or more per week. This is well above the national figure, and typical weekly family incomes are a little above the national average at $2,321.

A little above the national figure, 29.1% of residents live with a long-term health condition. About 6.2% of the population needs help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas.

Local residents are more likely to provide unpaid care than those in most similar areas, with 14.6% doing so. This is well above the state average, as are the rates of people performing unpaid housework and childcare.

There are 112 First Nations people in the area. This group is far more likely to have completed Year 12 compared to the state and national averages, with a completion rate of 58.2%.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. About 59.5% of the community consists of couples with children, and one-parent families are slightly more common than in most similar areas.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 86.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national figure, and 45.8% of residents own their homes outright, which is much higher than most areas.

While 27.4% of people work from home—well above the national figure—most still rely on cars. However, the area is very well served by public transport stops, with 98.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of one.

The community is relatively stable, with 29.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 4.9% of the population.

About 58.6% of adults are working or looking for work. Those employed are often in health, education, or professional services, though the full-time employment rate is well below the national average.

Almost every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport, but the area is far below the state average for access to groceries or health services. This makes the suburb somewhat walkable, though mainly for leisure and commuting.