Bardwell Valley

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Families with children are common, as 18.7% of the population are under 15, a figure higher than most similar areas.

This is a diverse area where 33% of people were born overseas, a rate well above the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Greek, and Chinese.

Language diversity is very high, with 43.3% of residents using a language other than English at home, far above the national average. Arabic, Greek, and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages.

Religious affiliation is strong here; the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure, while 49% identify as Christian and 18.7% as Muslim.

The community is well-qualified, with 63.1% of residents completing Year 12, well above the national average. A high number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Weekly family incomes are much higher than most areas, and 31.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the New South Wales average.

People with a long-term health condition are a little below the national average, though 6% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas.

A high number of people provide unpaid care, well above the national figure. However, the rate of volunteering is much lower than in most other areas.

First Nations residents in the area have a typical personal income of $849, which is well above the national figure of $540.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home and a low 19% of people living alone. Over 62% of households are couples with children.

Home ownership is high, with 43.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Renters pay a typical weekly rent of $550, which is well above the national figure.

Work habits are distinctive, as 37.1% of people work from home, far above the national rate. Public transport use for commuting is also a little above the national average.

The community is relatively stable, with 24.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 54.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average. Common industries include health care, construction, and education.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and groceries, far above the state average.