Meroo Meadow

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 26.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical resident is 50, far older than the New South Wales average of 39.

The community is predominantly Australian born, with 86.1% born here. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while the 11.8% born overseas is far below the state average.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 38.6% of residents report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. More than half the population identifies as Christian.

A higher number of people here hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar areas, though this remains well below the state average of 27.8%.

The area is very affluent, with typical household incomes a little above the national figure. A far higher proportion of households earn $3,000 or more per week compared to most other areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with lower rates of mental health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is very high, with far more people doing 15 or more hours of housework than the state average. Additionally, 8.6% of people have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents in Meroo Meadow earn much more than those in most other areas, with a typical personal income that is far above the national figure.

Homes are typically larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 55.3% of families.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 91.9% having three or more bedrooms. Nearly half of all homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 0% of residents commute by public transport. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

Migration is quite common here, with 39.5% of people having moved in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The area has a very strong job market, with an unemployment rate of 1.7% which is well below the national figure. Many residents work as managers or professionals.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.