McGraths Hill

The area is noticeably younger than the rest of Australia, with children under 15 making up 23.4% of the population. This trend is reflected in the fact that only 10.6% of residents are seniors, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, at 85.2%, which is far below the national figure. Among those with overseas roots, English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry are the most common.

English is the primary language for 89.2% of the community. While 7.3% of people use another language at home, this is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 37.9% of residents report having no religion. This figure is well above the state average.

Educational attainment is lower than the state and national averages, with only 14.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 46.1% of residents have completed Year 12.

Household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical family earning $2,378 a week. About 27.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is well above the national figure.

Residents generally report better health than the national average, with only 24.9% having a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are also fewer here than in most areas.

A high number of people provide unpaid childcare, at 32.5%, which is well above the national figure. However, the rate of volunteering is among the lowest for its level.

First Nations people make up 5.0% of the population, which is a little above the state average. This group is notably young, with a typical age of 19, and reports an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of families with children and the fact that very few people live alone.

Large homes are the norm, as 93.9% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Most are separate houses, and the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,392 is well above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 52.5% of workers driving to work. Despite this, there is excellent access to public transport, with 98.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The community is relatively stable, although 36.1% of people have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are few, at 4.0%, which is far below the national figure.

Working or looking for work is very common here, at 71.3%, which is far above the state average. Construction is the most common industry, employing 19.6% of the workforce.

The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools. However, access to health services on foot is very poor, at only 2.7%.