Mayfield West

The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 34 and a smaller proportion of seniors compared to New South Wales. About 5.6% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 10.9% were born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the main language for 87.2% of people, and the 6.9% who use another language at home is higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still far below the state and national averages.

A large proportion of the community—46.9%—reports having no religion, which is well above the Australian average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.3%.

About 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than in similar areas but well below the state average. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Typical weekly household income is $1,592, which is a little below the national figure. Weekly personal income is about $808, aligning closely with the New South Wales average.

Mental health conditions are very common here, affecting 15.0% of people, which is among the highest rates for similar areas. Overall, 34.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, well above the national average.

About 12.7% of residents are volunteers, which is much lower than in most areas. There is a higher rate of people who served in the Defence Force compared to the state average.

There are 112 First Nations people in the area, and their unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is far below the national figure. Typical personal income for this group is a little above the state and national averages.

Single-person households are very common at 33.1%, and one-parent families make up 18.9% of the community, both figures being well above the national average. This is consistent with the higher number of people living alone.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, with 39.0% of households renting. While 79.6% of homes are separate houses, they are more likely to be smaller, with far fewer three-plus bedroom homes than the national average.

Public transport access is a standout feature, with a high number of stops and departures compared to the state. Despite this, 11.6% of homes have no car, which is among the highest rates for similar areas.

The community is relatively mobile, with 36.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.4% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

More adults are working or looking for work (63.3%) than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and education.

The area is somewhat walkable, and it is especially convenient for families, as 85.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school. This is well above the New South Wales average.