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Cecil Hills
6 km²
A high proportion of residents born overseas defines the character of Cecil Hills. This community in Greater Sydney is primarily made up of families, with many large households and a population that is younger than the state average. It is a relatively affluent area where many people work from home and live in spacious detached houses. The suburb is notably diverse, with a high number of people speaking languages other than English at home.
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The typical resident is 38, making the area much younger than most similar places. It is largely a community of families, with children under 15 making up 17.7% of the population, while seniors aged 65 and over are well below the state figure at 12.4%.
Born overseas, 44.2% of residents come from other countries, which is far above the national figure. The most common ancestries include Italian, Australian, Vietnamese, and Chinese.
Language diversity is very high, as 57.8% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and about 9.6% of residents speak little or no English.
Religion remains a strong part of community life, with 64.9% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up only 10.8%, which is far below the national figure.
Education levels are strong, with 64.5% of residents completing Year 12, well above the state average. About 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical household incomes are well above the national figure at $2,409 a week, and 34.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than most areas.
The community reports good health, as those with a long-term health condition (21.1%) and mental health conditions (4.0%) are both well below the national average.
Community participation in unpaid work is lower than average, with only 7.1% of people volunteering, which is well below the state and national figures.
First Nations people make up a small part of the population, but they have a very high rate of language preservation, with 32.0% speaking a First Nations language.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.6 people per household. This is well above the state average, and nearly 73% of households are couples with children.
The area is dominated by detached houses, with 94.8% of homes being separate houses. Most are large, as 96.8% have three or more bedrooms, though typical monthly mortgage payments are high at $2,167.
Car use is the primary way to get around, and 79% of homes have two or more vehicles. This is consistent with a high number of people working from home (30.9%).
The population is quite stable, as only 22.2% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average.
About 57.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little below the state average. Major industries for local workers include health care, retail, and manufacturing.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, and groceries, but health services are very hard to reach on foot, with only 1.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk.