Greenlands

Greenlands is an exceptionally young community where 40% of residents are children under 15, far above the national figure of 18.2%. In contrast, there are no residents aged 65 and over, which is far below the state and national averages.

People born overseas make up 15% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas but still far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English and Dutch are the most common ancestries.

A fifth of the community uses another language at home, a proportion much higher than most similar areas. However, this is still well below the state average, and every resident speaks English.

People with no religion make up 60% of the population, which is far above both the state and national figures. Christianity is also common at 50%.

Education levels are very low compared to the rest of the country, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 15% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas. The typical weekly household income is $1,375, and the typical personal weekly income is $599, both of which are well below the national figures.

Long-term health conditions are common, with 55% of people reporting one, including 20% with a mental health condition. This is far above the national average, though no one here needs help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high here, with 45% of people participating, far above the national figure of 14.1%. However, unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than in most other areas.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Households are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of children, as 60% of families are couples with children and 30% are one-parent families.

The number of people per bedroom is slightly higher than the national average. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,025, which is a little above the national figure.

The area is entirely without public transport, featuring no stops or routes, which is a far lower level of service than the state average.

About 35% of the population has moved house in the last five years, which is higher than in most similar areas but well below the national average of 40.7%.

The community has a strong connection to the workforce, with 70% of adults working or looking for work. This is far above the New South Wales average of 58.7%.

Greenlands is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.