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Harrington Park
8 km²
Set within the Greater Sydney region, Harrington Park is a prosperous residential area known for its very large family homes. It is a notably young community, with a typical resident aged 35 and a huge proportion of children under 15. This family-focused character is reflected in the high number of people caring for children unpaid and a very low number of people living alone. High household incomes and a strong preference for detached houses make it a distinctive pocket of the Camden area.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up 24.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here, at only 8.8%.
About 20.2% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though this is still well below the New South Wales average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Italian.
While 18.4% of people use a language other than English at home—a figure much higher than most similar areas—this is still well below the state and national averages. English remains the dominant language for 78.8% of the community.
Christianity is the primary religion at 66.8%. Those reporting no religion make up 21.2% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Many residents are well-qualified, with 59.5% completing Year 12 and 21.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is higher than most similar areas, though still below the state average.
Incomes are very high here, with 47.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical weekly household income of $3,014 is among the highest at this level.
Residents generally report better health than the national average, with long-term health conditions affecting 22.8% of people, which is well below the Australian figure of 27.7%.
A high proportion of the community is dedicated to unpaid childcare at 35.0%, which is well above the national average. However, the rate of volunteering is much lower than most similar areas at 10.2%.
First Nations residents here have a typical personal income of $962 and a Year 12 completion rate of 53.2%, both of which are far above the state and national averages.
Homes are much larger than usual, with 3.5 people per home and 76.8% being couples with children. Very few people live alone here, at just 8.8%.
The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 97.7% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Most are owned with a mortgage, and typical monthly payments are very high at $2,708.
Car use is dominant, though 32.5% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure. While public transport stops are close by, only 0.5% of people use them to commute.
The community is quite mobile, with 39.8% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.8% of the population.
The workforce is very active, with 71.3% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Unemployment is low at 2.6%, and many residents work in construction or health care.
While 98.7% of homes are within a short walk of a park, the area is generally less walkable than the state average. Most residents are far from groceries and health services, and the walkability score is just 4.7.