Mayfield East

The typical resident is 36, making the area noticeably younger than both New South Wales and the rest of Australia. It has a much higher proportion of people in de facto relationships (20.7%) and a First Nations population of 5.4%, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (86.2%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the state average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

While English is the only language used at home for 90.9% of people, the proportion using another language is higher than in most similar areas. Greek and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.

A huge majority of the community (59.4%) has no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 35.6%.

The area is highly qualified, with 32% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most similar areas at 63%.

Incomes are strong here, with a typical weekly family income of $2,394, which is a little above the state average. Personal weekly incomes are also much higher than in most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 34.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly high, affecting 16.5% of residents.

The area has a higher than average proportion of Defence Force veterans (3.5%). However, it has much lower rates of volunteering compared to most similar areas.

First Nations residents in the area have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (58.9%) than the national figure. They also see higher typical personal and household incomes and a much lower unemployment rate than the national average.

Living arrangements are distinct, with a much higher proportion of people living alone (31.2%) or in one-parent families (18%) compared to most areas. Homes generally hold fewer people, averaging 2.2 per dwelling.

Renting is very common here (38.3%), and homes owned outright are much less frequent than in most similar areas. While 83.1% of homes are separate houses, they are more likely to have fewer than three bedrooms.

Working from home is very popular at 29.6%, well above the national figure. The area is well-served by public transport, with 100% of homes within a one-minute walk of a stop.

The community is quite mobile, with 44.7% of people having moved house in the last five years. This is well above the national average of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults (69.2%) are working or looking for work, which is far above the state average. Many residents work as professionals, particularly in health care and social assistance.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.3. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a school, a park, and public transport, and 85.1% are near groceries.