Mount Keira

The typical resident is 40, and the area has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar places. A large majority of residents are married, while those in de facto relationships are well below the national figure.

People born overseas make up 19.6% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though well below the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

About 14.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is far below the New South Wales average.

About 40% of the community report no religion, which is well above the state average and about the same as the national figure. Christianity is the most common religion at 52.4%.

This is a highly educated community, with 34.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—well above the national figure. Over 67% of residents completed Year 12, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly family income is $2,796, which is well above the national figure. The area is among the highest in its class for household earnings, with 18.4% of people earning $2,000 or more each week.

Residents here have fewer long-term health conditions and mental health conditions than most similar areas. About 4.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the state average.

Community members are very active in unpaid work, with a much higher rate of people caring for children and providing general unpaid care than in most similar areas. Volunteering is also well above the national figure.

First Nations people in the area are noticeably younger than those in the state and nation. Their typical personal and household incomes are well above the national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 66.4% of households are couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 91.8% of homes being detached. Large homes are common, as 87.9% have three or more bedrooms, and 42.8% are owned outright.

Most people rely on cars, though 29.1% of the workforce works from home—a figure well above the national average. Very few people, just 0.9%, use public transport to commute.

Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.2% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas. However, the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, although full-time employment is well below the national figure. Many residents work in health, education, and professional roles.

The area is mostly car-dependent due to a steep average slope of 14.1%. While most homes are near a park or school, almost no one can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.