Mangrove Creek

The typical resident is just 34, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. Children under 15 are far more common here than in the rest of Australia, while there are no residents aged 65 or over.

A quarter of the population was born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Chinese and Greek, with 10.7% of the community born in China.

Language diversity is very high, with 50% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and Mandarin and Greek are commonly spoken alongside English.

The community is more religious than the national average, as those with no religion make up only 17.9% of the population. Christianity is the most common affiliation, accounting for 57.1%.

Schooling levels are high, with 63.6% of residents having completed Year 12, which is well above the state average. About 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household weekly income is $2,125, which is a little above the state figure. However, personal incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical weekly amount of $350.

Residents are in good health, with long-term health conditions and the need for daily help being much lower than in most other areas. No residents reported a mental health condition.

Volunteerism is very high at 38.9%, far above the national figure. A large number of people also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 0.0%, which is well below the figures for New South Wales and Australia.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.7 people per home. This is well above the national average and reflects the fact that 80% of families are couples with children.

Living costs are high, with a typical weekly rent of $650 and monthly home-loan payments of $3,359, both of which are far above the national figures.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is reflected in the long drive time to the city, which is among the highest for similar areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 55.8% of people having moved house in the last five years, a figure far above the national average.

The number of adults working or looking for work is 30.6%, which is far below both the state and national figures.

The area is not walkable, with a score of 0.2 and a very steep average terrain slope of 31.5%. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store.