Killarney Heights

Families with children are very common here, with 22% of the population under 15, which is well above the national figure. While the typical resident is 43, there are fewer seniors and far fewer people in de facto relationships than in most similar areas.

The community is diverse, with 35.2% of people born overseas, a figure well above the state and national averages. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.

About 26.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is among the highest for its level and well above the national average. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most frequent non-English languages.

Religious affiliation is less common here than elsewhere, with 43.3% of people reporting no religion, a figure far above the New South Wales average.

This is a highly qualified area, with 44.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Over 81% of residents completed Year 12, which is also among the highest at this level.

Wealth is very high in the suburb; the typical family earns $3,809 a week, far above the $2,120 national figure. More than half of all households earn $3,000 or more each week.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 22.5% of people, which is well below the national figure. Those needing help with daily activities are also fewer than in most areas.

Childcare and home life are priorities here, as 33.3% of people provide unpaid childcare, well above the state average. About 19.8% of the population also do volunteer work.

First Nations people make up 0.4% of the population. For this group, personal and household incomes are far above the national average, and the typical age is 21, which is noticeably younger than the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 75.8% of families, while very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 95.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare at 12.2%, and those who do rent pay a typical weekly amount of $923, which is far above the national figure.

Working from home is very common, with 53.1% of the workforce doing so, far above the national average. Most homes have two or more cars, and very few people use public transport to commute.

The population is relatively stable, with only 27.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also less common than in the state overall.

Professionals and managers make up the bulk of the workforce, and 65.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national average.

The suburb is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or groceries. This high level of accessibility is achieved despite the area's sloping terrain.