Middleton Grange

Middleton Grange is far younger than the national figure, with 30.3% of the population being children under 15. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over make up just 5.5%, which is far below the New South Wales average of 17.6%.

The community is very diverse, with 40.4% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Italian, Indian, and Chinese.

Language diversity is high, with 54.1% of residents using a language other than English at home, far above the national figure of 22.3%. Arabic is the most common non-English language spoken here.

The area is more religious than most similar places, with only 11.9% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the Australian figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is high, with 68.4% of residents completing Year 12, well above the state and national figures. Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 22.4% of the population.

Incomes are notably high, with 31.7% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure. The typical household income of $2,344 is also well above the national average.

Residents are generally healthy; the 14.4% who have a long-term health condition is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most areas.

Reflecting the high number of children, 37.2% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is far above the national average. However, the volunteering rate is well below the state figure.

First Nations residents have a Year 12 completion rate of 65.6%, which is far above the national average, though the unemployment rate of 17.9% is also well above the national figure.

Homes here are large, with 3.6 people per household, well above the national average. Most households are couples with children, and very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 96.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national figure, though typical mortgage payments are also well above average at $2,500 a month.

Cars are essential here, as 43.6% of people drive to work and very few use public transport. However, 33.4% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is quite mobile, with 41.1% of people moving house in the last five years, which is a little above the New South Wales average.

The local workforce is slightly more active than the national average, with 61.6% of adults working or looking for work. Common industries include health care, education, and retail.

While almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is poorly served for other needs. No health services are within a 15-minute walk, and the overall walkability score is well below the state average.