Maryvale

The population is notably young, with 24.2% of residents under 15 and a typical age of 37, which is a little younger than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up only 13.7%, well below the New South Wales and national averages.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 89.5% born here and only 3.2% born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Those with ancestral roots most commonly identify as Australian, English, Scottish or Irish.

English is the sole language used at home for 95.3% of the population. No residents reported speaking another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

Christianity is the most common faith, held by 57.4% of residents. Those reporting no religion make up 31.1%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

While 49.6% of residents completed Year 12, this is well below the national average. About 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the New South Wales figure.

Typical personal weekly income is $869, which is about the same as the national figure. However, 13.5% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a proportion much higher than in most similar areas.

A little more than the national average report a long-term health condition, with mental health (10.5%) and diabetes (9.5%) being the most common. Only 2.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure.

Caring for children is very common here, with 33.3% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national average. Additionally, 19.9% of residents are volunteers, which is well above the New South Wales figure.

First Nations residents are doing well in this area, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and Year 12 completion at 55.0%, which is far above the national figure. The typical personal income for First Nations people is $833, well above the national average.

Homes here are larger than most, with an average of 2.8 people per house. Couples with children make up 56.9% of households, and very few people (15.2%) live alone, far below the national figure.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 89.4% of homes being detached, far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 90.9% having three or more bedrooms, and renting is very rare at only 7.6%.

Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, as 0.0% of households are without one. There is no public transport usage, with 0.0% of people commuting by it.

The community is relatively stable, with 30.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 74.5%, far above the national figure. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and common industries include health care, construction and agriculture.

This is a completely car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk of any home.