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Green Valley
3 km²
Large family homes and a strong presence of diverse cultures define daily life in Green Valley. This community is notably young, with a typical resident aged 37 and a high proportion of children under 15. Over half the population was born overseas, which is far above the national figure. These diverse backgrounds and larger households create a unique residential pocket in Greater Sydney where many people speak a language other than English at home.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
38 schools within reach make Green Valley convenient for families.
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The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up 19.5% of the population. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over are well below the state and national figures at 13.0%.
Green Valley is highly multicultural, with 51.2% of people born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Vietnamese, Australian, and Chinese.
Language diversity is very high, as 67.1% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 16.1% of residents speak little or no English.
Residents are more likely to be religious than those in other areas, with 46.9% identifying as Christian and 16.1% as Buddhist. Only 12.2% of people report no religion, which is far below the national average.
While 57.7% of residents completed Year 12, the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state figure at 14.9%.
Typical weekly personal income is $580, which is well below the national figure of $805. However, typical household income is $1,775, which is about the same as the Australian average.
A higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Conversely, reports of long-term health and mental health conditions are well below the state and national figures.
Participation in unpaid work is low, as volunteering rates are well below the national figure at 5.5%. Rates of unpaid childcare and housework are also well below the state average.
There are 156 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 22. Year 12 completion is well above the national average at 41.8%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.5 people per home. One-parent families are much more common than in most other areas at 17.9%.
Most residents live in separate houses, with 93.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $450, which is a little above the national figure.
The area is well served by public transport, with 51 stops and a very short 3-minute walk to the nearest one. Despite this, 47.5% of people still commute to work by car.
The community is relatively stable, as the 25.1% of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The unemployment rate is 7.5%, which is a little above the national figure. Only 49.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average.
Green Valley is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.