Menangle Park

First Nations people make up 5.8% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. The community is slightly older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 39 and a high number of de facto relationships.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.8% born overseas—a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported by residents.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 3.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the figures seen across New South Wales and Australia.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 37.1% of residents report having no religion. This figure is well above the state average.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 4.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 34.7% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,687, which is about the same as the national figure. However, very few people earn high wages, with only 3.8% earning $2,000 or more a week.

About 29% of residents have a long-term health condition, slightly above the national average. People needing help with daily activities are more common here than in most similar areas.

Unpaid care for others is more common here than in most areas, though volunteering is much lower than the national figure. A small number of residents have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 28. Personal income for First Nations residents is well above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, and fewer people live alone.

Renters make up 47.8% of the community, which is far above the national average. Almost all homes are separate houses, and 97.1% have three or more bedrooms.

While there are many public transport stops, no one uses them to commute to work. Most people drive or work from home, with 27.5% of the workforce working from their own house.

About 32.4% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.

The local workforce is smaller than in most similar areas, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in arts and recreation or construction.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.