Kenthurst

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than New South Wales and Australia. Families are common, with children under 15 making up 18.2% of the population, and 60% of residents are married.

About 19.9% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the state and national figures. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish and Italian.

People using another language at home account for 15.2%, a figure that is much higher than in similar areas but far below the New South Wales average. English is the primary language for 82.2% of the community.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 66.9% of people identifying as Christians. This means the proportion of people with no religion (24.7%) is far below the national figure.

Kenthurst is highly qualified, with 27.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also well above the national average at 64.2%.

Typical household incomes are far above the national figure, with the usual weekly income sitting at $3,061. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week, placing the area among the highest for income.

Residents generally report good health, with rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions lower than both the state and national averages.

Unpaid housework is a significant part of local life, with 30.5% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, a figure well above the national average.

There are 41 First Nations people in the area. This group has a Year 12 completion rate of 53.3%, which is far above the national average, and 14.6% speak a First Nations language.

Homes here are large, with an average of 3.3 people per household. This is well above the national figure, and 70% of families consist of couples with children.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 92.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 48.1% of houses are owned outright, far above the national average.

Most people rely on cars, though 36.1% work from home, which is far above the national average. Very few people use public transport to commute, despite the area having a high number of bus stops.

The community is relatively stable, with 28.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, with 63.5% of adults active. Many residents work in construction, healthcare, or as managers and professionals.

Daily life is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are more than 15 minutes away from groceries, parks, and health services.