McLeans Ridges

The typical resident is 45, making this community noticeably older than the New South Wales average. About 19.2% of people are seniors aged 65 and over, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 44.3% and 43.3% respectively.

English is the primary language for 93.6% of the community. Only 2.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 39.2% report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the New South Wales average.

The area is highly qualified, with 32.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—well above the national average. This is reflected in the workforce, where 30.9% of people work as professionals.

Typical household incomes are much higher than in most areas, reaching $2,305 per week. This is well above the national figure of $1,746, and 30.1% of households earn $3,000 or more each week.

About 29.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the state average. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is lower than in most areas.

Community spirit is high, with 22.2% of people volunteering—a figure well above the national average. There is also a higher than usual rate of people who have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people in the area have a typical personal income of $1,499, which is far above the national figure. The First Nations population is also far younger than the state average, with a typical age of 14.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per dwelling. Family units are stable, as one-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 96% of homes being detached. Renting is very rare, with only 6.9% of households renting, far below the national average.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. Every single home owns at least one motor vehicle, and nearly half have two.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.3% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are uncommon, at just 3.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, which is the most common industry at 24.8%.

The area is completely car-dependent due to a lack of local amenities and a steep terrain slope. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store.