Moorebank

The community is much younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 36. Children under 15 make up 24.2% of the population, a figure well above the New South Wales average of 18.2%.

A third of residents were born overseas, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Chinese, Greek, and Italian.

Language diversity is very high, with 42.5% of people using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national average of 22.3%. Arabic is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, as the 17.2% of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Most residents identify as Christian.

Education levels are strong, with 62.3% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national average. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Household incomes are high, with a typical weekly income of $2,201, well above the national figure of $1,746. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas. The rate of long-term health conditions (21.8%) and mental health conditions (4.7%) are both well below the national figures.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 32% of people providing this support, which is well above the national average. However, the volunteering rate is among the lowest for its level.

There are 144 First Nations people in the area. This group has a very high unemployment rate of 0.0% and a typical household income far above the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household and a very high proportion of couples with children (70.3%). Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 90.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher than most areas at $2,500.

Working from home is very common at 36%, far above the national figure of 21%. While most homes have two or more cars, 98.8% of households are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

The population is relatively stable, with 33% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is steady, with 59.8% of adults working or looking for work. The most common industries for local workers are healthcare, retail, and education.

The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 72% within a 15-minute walk of groceries.