Chipping Norton

The area is younger than many others, with a typical resident aged 39. This family-oriented profile is reflected in the higher-than-usual proportion of children and a low percentage of people living alone.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 33.3% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. Vietnamese, Italian, and Greek ancestries are common alongside Australian and English roots.

Multilingualism is very high here, with 42.5% of people using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the state average. Arabic, Vietnamese, and Greek are the most common spoken languages after English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in the rest of the country, as those with no religion (17.2%) are far below the national figure. The majority of residents identify as Christian, followed by Muslims at 11.3%.

Education levels are varied; while 58.8% of residents completed Year 12, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the state average at 21.8%.

Household incomes are generally strong, with a typical weekly income of $2,024 and a higher-than-usual 27.1% of homes earning $3,000 or more per week.

A slightly higher-than-usual 6.9% of people need help with daily activities, though the rate of long-term health conditions is actually well below the national figure.

Participation in volunteering is among the lowest for its level at 8.3%, which is well below both the state and national figures.

There are 107 First Nations people in the area. This group has a much higher typical household income than the state average and a very low unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 67.4% of families are couples with children.

Large family homes dominate the landscape, with 88% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. About 39.3% of these homes are owned outright, well above the national figure.

Working from home is very common here at 33.9%, which is far above the national average. Most residents rely on cars, with 40.4% of homes owning two vehicles.

The community is relatively stable, as 27.8% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the state and national figures.

The local workforce is slightly smaller than usual, with 55.6% of adults working or looking for work. Health care and education are the most common industries for employees.

The area is very walkable for daily needs, with 98.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. However, access to health services is far below the state average.