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Berowra
8 km²
High incomes and professional qualifications set Berowra apart from most similar areas. This community is largely made up of established families, with a much higher proportion of children under 15 than usual. It is a wealthy suburb where many residents work from home, and the typical household is larger than the national average. The area's character is defined by spacious detached homes and a strong connection to local parks and schools.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The typical resident is 41, and the area has a much higher share of children under 15 than most similar places. Marriages are common, while de facto relationships are well below the national figure.
People born overseas make up 26.6% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
About 14.4% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than in similar areas. However, this is still far below the New South Wales average.
About 39.3% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Over half the population identifies as Christian.
This is a highly qualified community where 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also among the highest for similar areas.
Typical household incomes are among the highest for this level at $2,781 a week, well above the national figure. About 44.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Fewer people need help with daily activities here than in most similar areas. Long-term health conditions, including asthma and arthritis, are around the national average.
Volunteer rates are higher than most areas, and many residents provide unpaid care. A higher than usual number of people also care for children unpaid.
The First Nations community is small, but typical personal incomes are far above the national figure. Unemployment among this group is 0.0%, which is much lower than most areas.
Families with children are common, and homes here are larger than usual with a typical 3.0 people per household. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 93.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of New South Wales.
Working from home is very common at 45.5%, far above the national average. While most homes have two or more cars, the area has a high number of public transport stops.
The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years than in most other areas. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far below the national figure.
Adults are more likely to be working or looking for work than in most similar areas. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is a little below the state average.
Most homes are within a short walk of parks, schools, and health services. While the terrain is steeper than the state average, the area is considered somewhat walkable.
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