Michelago

The community is notably young, with a typical resident aged 38 and a children's population well above the national figure of 18.2%. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the population is far less diverse than the state or national average. English and Irish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the primary language for 86.4% of the community. While more people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 47.4%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 26.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also a little above the national figure.

Incomes are very high, with 40.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national average. The typical family earns $2,892 weekly, well above the Australian figure of $2,120.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with a much lower rate of people needing help with daily activities than the state average. However, mental health conditions are a little more common than the national figure.

Unpaid care for children is much more common here than in most areas, consistent with the high number of children. There is also a very strong history of Defence Force service, well above the national figure.

First Nations residents are typically younger than those in the rest of the state. Their personal and household incomes are also much higher than the national figures.

Families are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is reflected in the high proportion of couples with children and a very low number of people living alone.

Separate houses make up 99% of all homes, and most are large, with 82.9% having three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are well above the national figure, while renting is far less common.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no homes are without a motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. Most households own two or more vehicles.

The community is relatively stable, though more people have moved here in the last five years than in most similar areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment is strong, with a much higher percentage of adults working or looking for work than the national average. Many residents work in public administration, safety, or construction.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Most homes are far from public transport, health services, and parks.