Mandalong

The area is far older than the national figure, with few children under 15. Around 4.4% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in New South Wales. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for almost everyone, with only 4.2% using another language at home—far below the national figure. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is much higher than in most similar areas.

About 39.3% of the community report having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales average. Nearly half of the population identifies as Christian.

A higher number of adults hold a bachelor degree or more compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the state average. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV qualification.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure, and a higher share of homes earn over $3,000 a week compared to most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas. About 29.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average.

Volunteering is very common, with 21.8% of people pitching in—well above the national figure. This high level of community spirit sits alongside a much lower rate of people caring for children unpaid.

The First Nations community here is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 39. Household and personal incomes for First Nations people are also well above the national figures.

Homes here are larger than most, typically holding 3.0 people. This is consistent with the fact that 63.2% of households are couples with children.

Every single home is a separate house, and 82.4% have three or more bedrooms. While many own their homes outright, typical mortgage payments are well above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 31.3% have four or more.

Residents tend to stay put, as far fewer people moved in the last five years compared to the state average. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas are well above the national figure.

The unemployment rate is very low at 1.4%, well below the national figure. Many residents work in construction, health, or education, and 25.2% work from home.

The neighborhood is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or health service.