Henley

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 46. Children under 15 make up only 14.3% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales average.

A significant 27% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Italian, Chinese, and Irish.

Language diversity is high, with 23.1% of people using a language other than English at home. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is a little below the national figure.

Religious affiliation is more common here than elsewhere, as the 27% who report no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 61.1%.

Education levels are among the highest for its level, with 47.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average of 26.3%.

Incomes are very high, with half of all households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $4,042 is far above the New South Wales figure.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 1.5% needing help with daily activities, which is well below the state average of 5.8%.

Volunteer rates are well above the national figure at 19.6%. Additionally, a much higher proportion of people than usual spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, and the typical age for First Nations residents is far older than the national figure at 68 years.

Homes are typically larger than average, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children, who make up 67.4% of families.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 86.5% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, and 46.8% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

Working from home is very common at 42.8%, though the area remains car-dependent. Most homes have two or more vehicles, and the drive to the city is very short at just 10 minutes.

The area is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.8% of the population.

The workforce is highly qualified and stable, with a very low unemployment rate of 1.3%. Most residents work in professional, technical, or managerial roles.

While every home is within a short walk of a park and public transport, the area is mostly car-dependent. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.