Maryland

The community is younger than average, with the typical resident aged 37 and a higher share of children under 15. About 7.5% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.7% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Scottish and Irish.

English is the main language for 85.2% of the community. However, 11.9% of people use another language at home, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas.

People with no religion make up 42.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. About half of the community identifies as Christian.

Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with only 16.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The most common qualification is a Certificate III or IV.

The typical family income is $2,056 per week, which is higher than in most similar areas. However, only 18.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure well below the New South Wales average.

Health challenges are more common here than in other areas; 34.4% of people have a long-term health condition and 13% have a mental health condition, both well above the national figures.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 30.3% of people caring for children, well above the national figure. Conversely, the volunteer rate of 10.5% is much lower than in most similar areas.

There are 578 First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $634 per week, which is a little above the national figure.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home and a much higher rate of one-parent families compared to most similar areas.

Detached houses dominate the landscape, making up 90.1% of all homes. A huge 93.1% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the state and national averages.

Most people drive to work, and 43.1% of homes have two vehicles. While public transport use is low, the area is well-served with 54 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one.

Around 32.2% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the state and national figures. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.5% of the population.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, followed by retail and construction.

The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly every home within a short walk of a park, school, or public transport. However, only 22.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, which is far below the state average.