Medowie

This is a young community where children under 15 make up 23.1% of the population, well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 37, and there are far fewer seniors here than in most other areas.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with 88.3% born here, which is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3% for overseas births. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for 93.7% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 3.6%, which is far below the state figure of 26.6%.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 43.2%, a figure well above the national average of 38.9%. About half of the population identifies as Christian.

Typical qualifications are more vocational than academic, with 44.8% holding a Certificate III or IV. The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 14.5%, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Household incomes are generally strong, with a typical weekly income of $2,044, which is a little above the New South Wales figure of $1,829.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are notably higher than the national average at 11.8%.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 34.3% of people caring for children, well above the national figure of 26.3%. There is also a very strong connection to the Defence Force, as 11.8% of residents have served.

The First Nations community is large and notably young, with a typical age of 19. Household incomes for First Nations people are $2,304, which is well above the national figure of $1,507.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 62.4% of families.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 94.6% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is less common than in the rest of the state, occurring in only 22% of households.

Car use is essential, as 55.3% of people drive to work and only 0.2% use public transport. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, and the drive time to the city is much higher than in most areas.

The population is quite mobile, with 44.8% of people moving house in the last five years, which is well above the national average of 40.7%.

The local workforce is active, with 66.5% of adults working or looking for work, well above the state figure of 58.7%. Common industries include health care and public administration.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.5, far below the state average of 6.2. Very few residents can reach health services or groceries within a 15-minute walk.