Macquarie Hills

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a high proportion of children and a much lower number of seniors. A larger than usual 5.2% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and there are more people in de facto relationships than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the national figure. English, Scottish, and Irish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the main language for 92% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the state and national averages.

A little over half the population identifies as Christian, while 43.3% report having no religion. This figure is well above the national average.

The area has a higher proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas, though this remains well below the state average. There are many schools nearby, and most residents have completed Year 12.

Earnings are a standout feature here, with typical personal weekly incomes at $968, which is a little above the national figure. About 26% of households earn $3,000 or more each week, a rate much higher than most areas.

More people here live with long-term health conditions than in most similar areas, particularly mental health issues. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is slightly below the state and national figures.

Caring for children is very common here, with 36% of people providing unpaid childcare, which is far above the state average. Unpaid care for others is also more frequent than in most areas.

The First Nations community is relatively large and does well, with a Year 12 completion rate of 58.3%, which is far above the national average. Personal incomes for First Nations people are also much higher than in most similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and the fact that very few people live alone.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 97.1% have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. Renting is uncommon here, but typical weekly rents are well above the national average at $473.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, though 22.2% work from home, which is a little above the national figure. While there are many public transport stops, very few residents use them for their daily commute.

About 35% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.3% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas but well below the national average.

The community is very active in the workforce, with 72.1% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Many residents are employed in health care, construction, and education.

The area is mostly car-dependent and has a walkability score well below the state average. While almost everyone can walk to a park, very few residents can reach groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.