Minto Heights

The area is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 24.5% of residents aged 65 or over. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 6.0% compared to the national average of 3.2%.

While 18.2% of people were born overseas—higher than most similar areas—this is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

Language diversity is relatively high, with 20.8% of residents using a language other than English at home, most commonly Arabic. However, the proportion who speak little or no English is much higher than in similar areas, though still below the state figure.

Religious affiliation is strong here, with 53.9% of people identifying as Christian. The 23.7% who report no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are notably lower than the state and national averages, with only 14.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 46.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Minto Heights is a wealthy pocket, with 46.2% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical household income of $2,178 is also a little above the state average.

Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, at 4.9%. Conversely, the 6.5% of people needing help with daily activities is higher than in similar areas.

A higher than usual 28.2% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework. However, the proportion of people who volunteer is much lower than most areas at 9.6%.

First Nations residents in this area have high incomes, with a typical personal income of $762, which is well above the national figure of $540. No one in this group reports speaking a First Nations language.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per household. This is well above the national average of 2.5, and the area has far fewer people living alone than most of the state.

Home ownership is very high, with 56.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Every single home is a separate house, and 100% have three or more bedrooms.

The suburb is heavily reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. A striking 37.3% of the workforce works from home, well above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 13.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas recorded.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 51.3%. Common industries for residents include construction, health care, and transport.

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