Millers Forest

The community has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 6.7%. This contrasts with a very small number of children under 15, who make up just 12.9% of the population.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 91% of residents born here. This is far below the New South Wales and national figures for overseas-born residents, who make up only 5.6% of the population.

English is the sole language for almost everyone, with only 0.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 55.7%. About 37% of residents have no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 30.7% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical household income is $1,971 a week, which is a little above the national figure. Those earning $2,000 or more a week make up 12.7% of the population.

Health challenges are common here; 39.2% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. Mental health conditions are especially prevalent, affecting 14.3% of residents.

Residents are more likely than most to provide unpaid care, with 29.7% caring for children and 28.1% doing significant housework. However, only 12.1% volunteer, which is much lower than most areas.

There are 24 First Nations people in the area. Their typical household income is $2,124, which is well above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per household. Only 7.4% of people live alone, which is among the lowest rates for this level.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 90.9% of dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 43% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and 40.5% have two. While public transport stops are frequent for the population size, no one uses them to commute to work.

The community is very stable, as only 26.6% of people have moved in the last five years. There are no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is slightly above the national average at 60.6%. Many residents work in construction, health, or agriculture, and 22.2% work from home.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.1. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.