Mulgoa

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the Australian average. It is a family-heavy community, with 18.8% of people being children under 15, which is higher than most similar areas.

About 15.2% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the New South Wales figure. Those with Australian and English ancestry are the most common groups.

English is the main language for 85.8% of the community. While 11.1% of people use another language at home—which is much higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the dominant faith at 74.2%. Only 20.4% of residents report no religion, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.

Nearly 20% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is more common than in most similar areas. Many residents have qualifications in management, commerce, and engineering.

Typical weekly family incomes are $2,695, which is a little above the state figure. Personal incomes are also much higher than most similar areas, with 16.3% of people earning $2,000 or more each week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with lower rates of mental health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid work is common here; 28.4% of people care for children and 26.8% do significant housework, both of which are higher than most similar areas.

The First Nations community in Mulgoa is far wealthier than the national average, with a typical personal income of $1,437 and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per household. This is well above the state and national figures, and 70.3% of families consist of couples with children.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 94.2% have three or more bedrooms. Ownership is high, with 45.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.5% of homes have no vehicle. While 30.1% of workers work from home, almost no one uses public transport to commute.

About 30% of people moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are uncommon, at just 1.9%, which is far below the state and national averages.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate of 2.0% is well below the national figure. Construction is the most common industry.

Mulgoa is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few residents can reach health services or groceries within a 15-minute walk.