Faulconbridge

The area has a younger feel than most, with children under 15 making up 21.1% of the population. While the typical resident is 40, the community is larger than about 88% of similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.9% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 92.1% of the community. While 5.4% use another language at home, this is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 46.4%, a figure well above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 46.9%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 32.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure of 26.3% and is reflected in the high number of people who finished Year 12.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with 28.5% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical personal weekly income is $933, which is above the state and national figures.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.2% of residents. Additionally, 32% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure.

Community involvement is high, with 19.1% of people volunteering. There is also a strong presence of unpaid carers, particularly those looking after children, which is much higher than most areas.

First Nations residents in this area have a much lower typical age of 18 and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. They also show much higher Year 12 completion rates than the national average.

Families are the norm here, with 61.5% of households being couples with children. This helps explain why there are more people per home than usual, and far fewer people living alone.

The suburb is dominated by detached houses, with 97.7% of homes being separate houses. These homes are typically large, as 88.5% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.

Working from home is very common at 36.2%, far above the national figure. While there are many public transport stops, very few people actually commute using them, with most relying on cars.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.9% moving in the last five years, which is well below the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also less common than in most areas.

The workforce is active, with 63.5% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are employed as professionals, particularly in education, health, and public administration.

Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, but few are near groceries or health services. The area is considered somewhat walkable, though it has a steeper terrain than the state average.