Mount Ousley

The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up about 17.7% of the population, those aged 65 and over are a little above the national average at 19.2%.

About 18.1% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are common alongside Australian and Italian roots.

A much higher than average 14.2% of residents use another language at home, though this is still far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%. English is the primary language for 83.7% of the community.

Religion is less common here than in the state average, with 40.5% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%.

This is a highly qualified community where 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 64.5%.

Incomes are very high here, with typical household weekly earnings of $2,293, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. About 33.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far above the national average.

Health trends are around the middle for similar areas, though the 29.1% of people with a long-term health condition is a little above the national figure of 27.7%.

Caregiving is more common here than in most areas, with 28.5% of people providing unpaid childcare. Unpaid housework and general caregiving are also a little above the state and national figures.

First Nations residents in this area have a very high Year 12 completion rate of 70.0%, far above the national average of 37.0%. Typical personal income for this group is also higher than most areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per dwelling. This is consistent with a high number of couples with children, who make up 62.6% of families.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 93.6% of homes being separate dwellings. A far above average 48.0% of these homes are owned outright, though those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,450.

Most people rely on cars, but 30.8% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national figure of 21.0%. Very few people, just 0.5%, commute using public transport.

The community is relatively stable, as the 29.2% of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Many residents work in health, education, or professional roles, though the full-time employment rate is well below the national figure of 58.9%.

While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the overall walkability score is lower than the state average. This is partly because very few residents are within a 15-minute walk of health services.