Highfields

The community is notably young, with a typical resident aged 37 and a children's population well above the national average. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.4% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (87.1%), which is far above the national figure. Those with overseas ancestry are predominantly English, Australian, Irish, or Scottish.

English is the main language for 90.5% of the community. While 6.7% of people use another language at home—a higher rate than most similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales average.

A large number of residents report having no religion (47.8%), a figure well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.6%.

This is a highly educated area, with 34.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. This is reflected in the workforce, where professionals make up 36.7% of occupations.

Household incomes are high, with the typical family earning $2,607 a week. This is a little above the state average, and 32.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much higher than most areas.

Residents are generally healthy, with a long-term health condition rate of 26.6%, which is a little below the national figure. Only 4.5% of people need help with daily activities.

Family care is a priority here, as 36.3% of people provide unpaid childcare—far above the state average. There is also a higher than usual number of Defence Force veterans, at 4.3%.

The First Nations community here is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20. First Nations household incomes are far above the national figure.

Most homes are headed by couples with children (65.4%), which helps explain why households are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (97.0%), with 81.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, and the typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,167.

Cars are essential for most, with 47.9% of people driving to work and very few using public transport. However, 27.7% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.9% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.0% of the community.

More adults are working or looking for work (69.7%) than in most similar areas. Health, education, and professional services are the most common industries for local workers.

While almost every home is within a short walk of a park, school, or public transport, there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.