Casuarina

Children under 15 make up 24.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 41, there are far fewer seniors here than in most other areas.

About 17.1% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though far below the New South Wales average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 91.5% of the community. While more people use another language at home here than in similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 44.7%, a figure far above the New South Wales average. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 48.1%.

The area is highly qualified, with 33.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure of 26.3%, and Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas.

Casuarina is an affluent area where the typical household earns $2,327 a week, well above the state average. A significant 33.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas. Only 21.1% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 37.3% of people providing this support, far above the national average. Volunteering is also well above the national figure.

There are 78 First Nations people in the area. This group earns a typical personal income of $949, which is far above the national figure, and 53.3% have completed Year 12.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home and a very low number of people living alone. Most households consist of couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, 81.6% of which have three or more bedrooms. Rent is very high, with a typical weekly cost of $635, far above the national figure.

Most people use a car for work, though 26.9% work from home, which is well above the national average. Almost every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The community is changing rapidly, with 51.5% of people moving here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.6% of the population.

A high 69.9% of adults are working or looking for work, far above the state average. Many residents work in health care, construction, or education.

The area is very walkable, with 99.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach parks, groceries, and health services within 15 minutes.