Mandagery

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with 24.4% of people being children under 15. Seniors aged 65 and over make up only 11.0%, which is well below the figure for New South Wales.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.3% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. People of Australian and English ancestry are the most common groups here.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the state and national figures.

About 60% of the population identifies as Christian, while 31.7% have no religion, which is a little below the New South Wales average.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 9.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical personal weekly income is $979, which is a little above the national figure. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most other areas.

While 30.5% of people have a long-term health condition—a little above the national average—no one in the community requires help with daily activities.

This is a highly active community where 39.1% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average. There is also a high rate of unpaid housework and childcare, consistent with the high number of families with children.

The First Nations population is very small, with only 0 residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Families are common, with 46% being couples with children. Interestingly, people living alone are more common here than in most areas, at 28.6%.

Every home in Mandagery is a separate house, and over half are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 85.7% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one vehicle. Working from home is very popular, with 36.6% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and 97.6% of workers in full-time roles. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area has a very low walkability score and no public transport stops. Residents cannot walk to groceries, schools, or health services, as these amenities are not available within a 15-minute walk.