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Edmondson Park
7 km²
A far higher percentage of residents in Edmondson Park were born overseas than in the state or national average. This young community is dominated by families, with children under 15 making up 27% of the population. The area is very diverse and well-educated, with a typical resident aged just 31. Most people live in large, recently purchased homes and earn incomes well above the national figure.
Edmondson Park's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Edmondson Park has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The area is exceptionally young, with a typical resident aged 31 and a children's population well above the national figure. Seniors are very rare here, with those aged 65 and over making up only 4.3% of the community.
Over half of the population (50.9%) was born overseas, which is far above the national figure. Indian, Chinese, and English are the most common ancestries, with 8.2% of all residents born in India.
Language diversity is very high, as 61.6% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the New South Wales average, and about 7% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is common here, and the number of people with no religion is far below the national figure. Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism are the most prominent faiths.
Residents are highly qualified, with 37.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 76.9% of adults have completed Year 12.
Typical incomes are well above the national figure, with the usual household earning $2,562 a week. About 37% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the state average.
The community is in good health, with the rate of long-term health conditions far below the national figure. Only 2.8% of people have a mental health condition, which is much lower than most areas.
A high number of people provide unpaid childcare, which is far above the national figure. However, the volunteering rate is well below the state average at 7.8%.
There are 89 First Nations people in the area. They tend to be younger than most and have higher typical personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates than the state average.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.4 people per household. Most are couples with children (77.9%), and very few people live alone.
Large homes are the norm, with 84.6% having three or more bedrooms. Most residents are paying off a mortgage, with typical monthly payments well above the national figure at $2,800.
Working from home is very common at 36.1%, which is far above the national figure. While most use cars, the area has a high number of public transport stops.
The area has seen massive movement, with 73.9% of people moving house in the last five years. This is far above the national average.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas. Full-time employment is well above the national figure, with many people working in health care and social assistance.
Most homes are within a short walk of parks, groceries, and public transport. However, health services are harder to reach, with a walkability score slightly below the state average.