Maitland Vale

The area is far younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 31 and very few seniors. It has a high proportion of children and many more people in de facto relationships than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national average. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language spoken at home in this community, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

About 40% of people report no religion, which is well above the New South Wales average and roughly in line with the national figure.

Residents are well-qualified, with 27.6% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This matches the state average and is slightly above the national figure.

The community is very wealthy, with a typical weekly family income of $3,200, which is well above the national figure of $2,120. About 43% of households earn $3,000 or more each week.

People here enjoy better health than most areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions compared to the state and national averages.

Childcare is a major part of local life, as the rate of people caring for children unpaid is far above the national average. Volunteering is also more common here than in the state overall.

First Nations residents in Maitland Vale are far older and have much higher personal and household incomes than those in the wider state or nation.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. Most are couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to the state average.

The area consists almost entirely of detached houses, with 93.9% having three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are typical of high-income areas, averaging $2,500 a month.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute and no homes without a vehicle. Work-from-home rates are above the national average.

There has been significant movement into the area, with 56% of residents having moved here in the last five years, a rate far above the national average.

The workforce is very active, with a high proportion of people working full-time and an unemployment rate lower than the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.