Emu Heights

The area is younger than most similar places, with a typical age of 38 and a higher proportion of children under 15 at 19.8%. Seniors make up only 14.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with 84.9% born here. This is far below the national figure for overseas births, as only 13% of residents were born abroad.

English is the main language for 92.4% of the population. While 5.5% of people use another language at home—higher than in many similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 58.6%. Those reporting no religion make up 37% of the population, which is well above the state average.

A higher number of adults have bachelor degrees compared to similar areas, though at 19% this remains well below the national figure of 26.3%. Over half of residents have completed Year 12.

Wealth is a striking feature here, as the typical household earns $2,398 a week, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also much higher than those in most other areas.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 9.5% of people. This is a little above the state average of 8%.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care for children (30%) and other people (14.2%) than those in most other areas. This is well above the national figures for both types of care.

There are 106 First Nations people living here. Their typical household income of $2,562 is far above the national figure of $1,507.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with a high number of couples with children (66.1%) and a very low number of people living alone.

The suburb consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 97.3% of dwellings being detached. A huge 95.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the state average of 68.6%.

While 29.6% of people work from home, the area is very car-dependent, with 43.4% of homes owning two vehicles. Most residents live within a 3-minute walk of a public transport stop.

The population is very stable, with only 24.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

A much higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work (70%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. Common industries include construction, health, and education.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 98.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, almost no one can walk to health services within 15 minutes.