Chisholm

The area is noticeably younger than the rest of the state, with a typical age of 32 and a very low proportion of seniors. De facto relationships are more common here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.6% were born overseas. This is higher than in many similar areas, but still far below the New South Wales average.

English is the main language, but 12.8% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This diversity is reflected in the presence of Punjabi, Mandarin, and Vietnamese speakers.

About 58.3% of the community identifies as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 33%, which is well below the national figure.

Residents are well qualified, with 60.6% completing Year 12 and 26.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher. These figures are higher than those seen in most similar areas.

This is a high-earning community where the typical household income of $2,755 per week is well above the national figure. About 40.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, among the highest at this level.

The community has a lower rate of long-term health conditions than most areas. However, those with a mental health condition (9.6%) are slightly more common than the state average.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 45% of people caring for children, far above the national figure. There is also a notably high number of people who served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations population is among the largest at this level, with a typical personal income of $1,102 and a Year 12 completion rate of 53.1%, both far above the national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.2 people per household. The area is dominated by couples with children, while very few people live alone.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 98.7% have three or more bedrooms. While typical rents and mortgage payments are well above the national figure, very few homes are owned outright.

Cars are essential here, as no one commutes by public transport and 59.3% of homes have two vehicles. A significant 22.4% of the workforce works from home.

The area has seen massive movement, with 75.4% of residents arriving within the last five years. This is far above the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is strong, with 78% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state average. Most people are employed full-time, particularly in health, education, and construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. Most residents rely on vehicles for daily needs despite being close to parks.