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Kellyville Ridge
3 km²
Far more families with children live here than in most other areas, making Kellyville Ridge a notably young community. The typical resident is just 35, and the area is defined by large households with a high proportion of children under 15. This is a wealthy, well-educated suburb where many residents work from home and hold university degrees. Its high typical incomes and spacious detached homes reflect a settled, professional character within Greater Sydney.
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 community is much younger than the state or national average, with 26.1% of people under 15 and only 6.4% aged 65 and over. Most residents are married, and the total population is 10,890.
Birthplaces are diverse, with 43.8% of people born overseas, which is far above the national figure. Indian and English ancestries are common, and 13% of the population was born in India.
Language diversity is very high, as 44.4% of residents use a language other than English at home—far above the national average. Hindi and Punjabi are the most common non-English languages spoken.
Religious affiliation is common here, with 46.4% identifying as Christian and 14.3% as Hindu. Only 19.1% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.
This is a highly qualified area where 40.6% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also very high at 78.9%.
Typical incomes are well above the national figure, with a typical family earning $3,100 a week. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 18.7% having a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are also fewer than in most areas.
Caregiving is a major feature here, as 37.4% of people provide unpaid childcare, far above the national average. However, volunteering is a little below the national figure.
The First Nations community is small but does well, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a Year 12 completion rate of 55.6%, which is far above the national average.
Homes are large, with a typical 3.4 people per household, well above the national figure. Couples with children make up nearly 80% of all families.
Most people live in separate houses, and 89.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are high, with a typical monthly cost of $2,600.
Working from home is very common, with 46.4% of the workforce doing so—far above the national average. Most homes have at least two motor vehicles.
The area is relatively mobile, with 38.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.5% of the population.
Employment rates are high, with 73.3% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national average. Many work as professionals or managers.
The area is very walkable, with almost all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and health services. This is far above the state average for accessibility.
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