Loftus

Families with children are very common here, as children under 15 make up 21.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 39, and the community is largely made up of married couples, with far fewer people in de facto relationships than in most other areas.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with 86.2% born here. This means the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the New South Wales and national figures.

English is the primary language for 92.7% of the community. While the share of people using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas, it remains far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common religion at 55.6%. About 39.3% of residents report no religion, a figure that is well above the state average but about the same as the national figure.

Loftus is a highly educated community, with 28.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Schooling is a strong point here, with a much higher rate of Year 12 completion and higher school advantage scores than most areas.

Wealth is a defining feature, with 37.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. Typical weekly family incomes are $2,791, which is well above the figures for both the state and the nation.

Health indicators are generally in line with the state, though the rate of mental health conditions is a little below the national and state figures. About 27.8% of people live with a long-term health condition.

There is a strong focus on unpaid work, with a much higher proportion of people caring for children and doing housework compared to most areas. Volunteering is also common, with 17.3% of residents contributing their time.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 17. This group sees very high outcomes, including a 0.0% unemployment rate and Year 12 completion rates well above the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and a very low proportion of people living alone.

The suburb is dominated by large houses, with 90.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While 43% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,600, among the highest at this level.

Work habits are distinctive, as 38% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure. The area is well served by transit with 50 public transport stops, though most residents still rely on cars.

The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state and national averages. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much less common than in other areas.

Most adults are either working or looking for work, a rate that is well above the national figure. Unemployment is low at 2.8%, with many residents working as professionals in health, construction, and education.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Residents also have excellent access to health services and groceries, with nearly every home within a 10-minute walk of public transport.