Marsden Park

This is a noticeably young community where children under 15 make up 30% of the population, a figure far above the national average. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over are far less common here than in the rest of the state.

The area is highly diverse, with 52.1% of people born overseas, which is far above the national figure. Indian and Filipino ancestries are particularly prominent, representing a combined 40% of the population.

Many residents speak a language other than English at home, at 57.3%, which is far above the New South Wales average. Punjabi, Hindi, and Tagalog are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is common here, with only 12.5% of people reporting no religion, a figure far below the national average. Christianity and Hinduism are the most prominent faiths.

The community is highly qualified, with 44.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This high level of education is mirrored in the 77.5% of residents who completed Year 12.

Incomes are well above the national average, with a typical household earning $2,722 a week. About 40.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the state figure.

Residents generally report good health, with only 14.5% having a long-term health condition, far below the national figure. Those needing help with daily activities are also much less common than in most areas.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, with 44.5% of people caring for children unpaid, far above the national figure. However, volunteering is much less common here than in other areas.

The First Nations community is small but does well, with a typical personal income of $981, which is far above the national figure. The unemployment rate for First Nations people is also much lower than the national average.

Homes are typically large, with an average of 3.4 people per household. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 79.1% of families.

Most people live in separate houses, and 89.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is common but usually involves a mortgage, with typical monthly payments of $2,900, which is well above the state average.

Working from home is very common at 39.9%, far above the national figure. While most households own multiple cars, the area has a high number of public transport stops relative to its population.

The population is highly mobile, with 88.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.8% of the community, though this is lower than the state average.

Employment is strong, with 71.8% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, followed by professional and technical services.

The area is somewhat walkable, with most homes within a short walk of public transport and parks. However, it is far below the state average for access to groceries and health services within a 15-minute walk.