Brownlow Hill

The community is notably young, with a typical resident aged 37 and a high number of children. Very few people here identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well below the New South Wales average.

About 25.8% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than in similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Italian and Irish.

Nearly one in five people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well below the state and national figures.

Religious faith is more common here than in the rest of the country; 59.9% of people identify as Christian, and the share with no religion is far below the national figure.

The workforce is well-qualified, with a higher-than-average 26.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Common qualifications are in health, engineering, and management.

This is a wealthy area where typical household incomes are well above the state and national figures. About 33.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national average.

Residents enjoy good health, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing daily help compared to the New South Wales average.

Family life is a priority here, with a higher-than-average 29.6% of people caring for children unpaid. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander residents recorded in this area, although those identified have incomes far above the state and national averages.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. Most are couples with children, while very few people live alone compared to the national figure.

The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 90.6% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, and 57.3% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

Car use is essential, with 51.8% of people driving to work and almost no one using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 28.6% have four or more.

The area has seen a significant influx of new residents, with recent arrivals from overseas making up 34.3% of the population, which is far above the national figure.

Many residents work in education, construction, and retail. The share of full-time employment is far below the national average, with more people working in technical or trade roles.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or schools within 15 minutes.