Mount Kuring-Gai

Families with children are common here, as 21% of residents are under 15, which is much higher than most similar areas. The typical resident is 42, making the community noticeably older than the New South Wales and national averages.

People born overseas make up 27.2% of the population, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

While 17.6% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is well below the New South Wales figure. Very few people—just 1.5%—speak little or no English.

About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 37.7% report no religion, which is well above the state average.

This is a highly educated area where 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. School completion is also high, with 68.8% of residents finishing Year 12.

Wealth is a defining feature here, with 36.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the state and national rates. Typical weekly personal income is $961, which is a little above the national figure.

Health profiles are typical for the area, with 29% of people living with a long-term health condition, slightly above the state average. Asthma and arthritis are the most common conditions.

Local residents are very active in their community, with 22.3% volunteering, well above the national figure. There is also a high rate of unpaid care, including 32.5% of people caring for children.

First Nations people in the area are noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 19. A higher than usual 8.1% speak a First Nations language.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children and the fact that very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 90.1% having three or more bedrooms and 94.9% being separate houses. Renting is rare here, occurring in only 12.6% of households, far below the state average.

Working from home is very popular, with 38.4% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure. While the area has many public transport stops, the trip to the city by transit is among the longest in the region.

The community is relatively stable, as only 28.1% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 4.8% of the population.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The unemployment rate is low at 2.3%, well below the national figure, with many residents working as professionals or managers.

The area is somewhat walkable, though it has a steeper terrain than the state average. While 92.4% of homes are within a short walk of public transport, far fewer homes are near parks compared to the state average.