Farmborough Heights

The area is slightly younger than most, with the typical resident aged 38. It has a higher proportion of children under 15 than the state and national figures, which is reflected in the high number of families with children.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 17.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common following Australian.

While 11.8% of people use a language other than English at home, this is much higher than in similar areas but still far below the national average. Only 1.3% of the population speak little or no English.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 36.1% have no religion. This proportion of non-religious residents is a little above the New South Wales figure but lower than the national average.

The community is well-qualified, with a much higher share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas. Engineering and management are the most common fields of study.

Household incomes are high, with 30.4% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above both the state and national figures. The typical weekly household income is $2,234.

A higher proportion of residents live with a long-term health condition compared to most areas, which is well above the national figure. However, only 4.2% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, with 30.6% of people providing this support, a figure well above the national average. Conversely, the proportion of volunteers is much lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is notably younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 19. This group also shows high educational achievement, with 48.1% completing Year 12, far above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the area's high proportion of couples with children and a very low number of people living alone.

The suburb is dominated by large separate houses, with 93.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across the state, with only 12.8% of households renting.

Car use is essential, as 51.5% of people drive to work and almost no one uses public transport for commuting. Despite this, 95.3% of homes are within a short 10-minute walk of a transport stop.

The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people having moved house in the last five years compared to the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also very few at 2.3%.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. The local workforce is concentrated in professional roles, particularly in health care, social assistance, and education.

Despite being very close to parks and bus stops, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no groceries, health services, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.