Hornsby Heights

Families with children are very common here, as 21.0% of residents are under 15, which is much higher than most similar areas. The typical resident is 41, and while the population is a little older than the state and national averages, it has a lower proportion of seniors than most areas.

More than 30% of people were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas and slightly above the state average. English, Australian, Irish, Scottish, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

About 20.5% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales average. Only 1.9% of the community speak little or no English.

Religion is less common here than in other parts of the country, with 41.8% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%.

Educational attainment is very high, with 38.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also among the highest for its level at 74.5%.

Incomes are significantly higher than average, with 42.5% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical family income of $2,977 is well above both the state and national figures.

Residents generally enjoy good health, as those needing help with daily activities (3.5%) and those with long-term health conditions (26.6%) are both lower than the state and national averages.

Caregiving is a strong feature of the community, with 31.9% of people caring for children unpaid, well above the national figure. Volunteering is also more common than in the rest of the state.

First Nations residents in the area are highly qualified and employed, with a Year 12 completion rate of 80.0% and an unemployment rate of 0.0%, both far above national averages.

The area is dominated by couples with children (71.1%), leading to larger households with 3.0 people per home. This is much higher than most similar areas, and very few people live alone.

Almost all homes are separate houses (97.9%), and 94.9% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 9.1%, while typical home-loan payments are among the highest at this level.

Working from home is very common, with 44.7% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure of 21.0%. Most homes have at least two cars, though the area has a high number of bus stops.

The population is relatively stable, with 26.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much lower than in most areas.

A high percentage of adults are working or looking for work (66.4%), well above the national average. The workforce is largely professional, with many employed in health, education, and technical roles.

While 96.9% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, the area's steep terrain and lack of nearby shops make it less walkable than the state average for groceries and health services.