Bonnyrigg Heights

The typical resident is 38, making this area much younger than most similar places. However, it has a very low rate of de facto relationships compared to the national figure.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 52.6% of people born abroad—far above the national figure of 27.7%. Vietnamese and Chinese ancestries are the most prominent.

Language diversity is very high, with 68.8% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the New South Wales figure. About 17.6% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is strong here, as the 12.3% who report no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Over half the population identifies as Christian and 21.3% as Buddhist.

While 57.5% of residents completed Year 12, those with a bachelor degree or higher (15.9%) are far below the national figure. The area is served by many schools, though most are government primary schools.

Typical household income is slightly above the national figure, but personal incomes are much lower than in most areas. Only 5.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well below the national average.

People needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most areas. Conversely, rates of mental health conditions and long-term health issues are well below the national figures.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest for this level, falling well below the national figure. Unpaid housework and childcare are also much less common here than in most similar areas.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, with 39 residents. Typical personal and household incomes for this group are a little below the state and national figures.

Homes are large, with 3.6 people per home—well above the national figure of 2.5. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, while very few people live alone.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, with 94.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While typical rent is a little above the national figure, 39.5% of homes are owned outright.

Public transport access is excellent, with a very high number of stops and a short walk to the nearest one. Despite this, 47.9% of people drive to work and 26.4% work from home.

The community is very stable, with 22.8% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, and the unemployment rate of 7.4% is a little above the national figure. Retail and manufacturing are the main industries.

Everything is within a 15-minute walk of a school or park, and every home is near public transport. However, very few homes are within a short walk of health services or groceries.