Macquarie Links

The community is relatively young, with the typical resident aged 39 and a very low proportion of seniors compared to the state. Most residents are married, and only 0.9% identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little below the national figure.

International diversity is a standout feature, with 40.4% of people born overseas—far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries include Australian, English, Filipino, Indian, and Chinese.

Nearly half the population (46.7%) uses a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. While English is the most common, Arabic, Hindi, and Tagalog are also spoken.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 54.4% of people identifying as Christian and 20.5% as Muslim. Consequently, the 13.7% who report no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 36.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average. This is reflected in the workforce, where management, commerce, and engineering are the most common fields of study.

The area is very wealthy, with typical weekly household incomes of $3,135, far above the national figure of $1,746. About half of all households earn $3,000 or more each week.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions. Those with a mental health condition (3.8%) are well below the national figure of 8.8%.

Unpaid care for children and housework is slightly more common here than in the state. However, the volunteer rate of 10.8% is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

The First Nations community here is small but prosperous, with a typical personal income and household income that are both well above the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.4 people per household and very few people living alone. Most households are couples with children, which explains why the average home size is so high.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 98.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,800, well above the national figure.

Working from home is very common at 38.1%, far above the national average. Most households have multiple cars, and only 0.7% have no vehicle at all.

The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a smaller share of the population than elsewhere in Australia.

Employment rates are strong, with 68.1% of adults working or looking for work, which is much higher than most areas. Many residents work as professionals or managers in healthcare, retail, and education.

The suburb is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.7, far below the state average. While most homes are near a park, very few are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.