Garden Suburb

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national average. Children under 15 make up 19.1% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most people here were born in Australia, with only 12.7% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for nearly 90% of the community. While 8.9% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 42.4% report no religion, a figure well above the national average.

This is a highly qualified community, with 28.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of education is reflected in the workforce, where professionals make up 29.2% of occupations.

Household incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,639. This is well above the New South Wales figure of $2,185.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.4% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also well above the national average at 12.7%.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 31.4% of people caring for children, which is well above the national average. About 13.9% of residents also provide other forms of unpaid care.

First Nations residents in the area are notably young, with a typical age of 17. They also have a very high Year 12 completion rate of 59.4%, far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 66.9% of homes are couples with children and very few people live alone.

The suburb is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 94.6% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 45% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average.

Almost every home has a vehicle, and 52.5% of workers commute by car. Despite this, 98.8% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.5% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far below the national average.

Local employment is strong, with 64.7% of adults working or looking for work, well above the state average. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and education.

While residents can easily walk to schools and public transport, the area is not well-served for other needs. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and very few are near health services.