Minchinbury

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 35. Children under 15 make up 20.9% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Minchinbury is very diverse, with 37.7% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Filipino.

Language diversity is high, as 39.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. English is the most common, followed by Arabic and Tagalog.

The community is strongly religious, with 60% identifying as Christian and 12.8% as Muslim. Only 16.4% of people report no religion, which is far below the national average.

While 60% of residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than most areas, the 20.3% with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the state and national figures.

Household incomes are high, with the typical weekly family income at $2,264. This is reflected by the 30% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, a figure much higher than most areas.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with only 24.7% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest for this level at 8.1%, well below the state and national averages. About 25.9% of people provide unpaid care for children.

First Nations people in the area have a very strong employment record with 0.0% unemployment and a typical personal income of $872, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.3 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of families with children, who make up 67.8% of households.

Almost all homes are separate houses, and 93.5% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. The typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,167.

Most people rely on cars, though the area has a high number of public transport stops. Working from home is common here, with 27.9% of the workforce doing so.

The population is relatively stable, as only 27.1% of residents moved in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

About 62.9% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries for residents are health care, retail trade, and transport and warehousing.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every home is also within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and grocery store.