Erina Heights

The area has a young feel, with 21.6% of the population being children under 15, a figure well above the national average. While the typical age of 41 is slightly older than in New South Wales, the proportion of seniors is a little below the state figure.

About 17.4% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the New South Wales average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, making up 41.0% and 39.0% respectively.

English is the primary language for 91.4% of the community. While 6.2% of people use another language at home—higher than in most similar areas—this is far below the state and national figures.

Religion is less prominent here than in the general population, as 41.4% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure.

The community is well-qualified, with 62.1% of residents completing Year 12 and 25.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This educational standing is much higher than in most similar areas.

Earnings are very high, with 42.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national average of 22.6%. The typical personal weekly income of $980 is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Residents generally report good health, with 25.8% having a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure. Mental health conditions are also slightly less common than the national average.

Unpaid work is common here, as 35.2% of people care for children and 29.4% do significant housework, both figures being well above the national average.

There are 16 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20, and a median personal income of $1,291, which is far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children. Very few people live alone, at just 11.1%, which is far below the national average.

The landscape is dominated by detached houses, with 95.6% of homes being separate houses and 88.9% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon, as only 16.3% of households rent, far below the state average.

The area is highly car-dependent, and while it has a very high number of public transport stops, 0% of residents commute by public transport. However, 31.4% of people work from home, far above the national average.

The community has seen some movement, with 38.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.2% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, but full-time employment at 49.4% is well below the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and education.

Despite being within a short walk of public transport and schools, the area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. Residents lack easy walking access to groceries and health services, which is far below the state average.