Matcham

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. It is a family-heavy community where 20.9% of people are children under 15, a figure much higher than most similar areas.

About 19.1% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 92.4% of the community. While 5% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure.

About 42% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the national average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 52.6%.

This is a highly qualified area where 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average. Many residents have completed Year 12, and there are 16 schools within 3km.

Income levels are among the highest for this level, with 48.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $3,273 is well above the national figure.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with a long-term health condition rate of 23.3%, which is well below the national average. Only 3.3% of people need help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is high, with 35% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. Volunteering is also common, at 20.3%, which is well above the state average.

There are 16 First Nations people in the area. While their typical personal income is among the lowest at this level, First Nations household income is far above the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 64.8% of families are couples with children, while very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 91.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare at 6%, and nearly half of all homes are owned outright.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. However, 36% of workers operate from home, which is far above the national figure.

About 33.4% of the population moved here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.6% of the community.

The area has a very low unemployment rate of 1.4%. Many residents work as professionals or managers, particularly within health care and social assistance.

Matcham is car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or parks within 15 minutes, partly due to the steep terrain.