Myall Park

The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 14.6% of the population, a figure well below both the state and national averages.

Only 8.4% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Italian.

English is the main language for 83.2% of the community. While 7.5% of people use another language at home, there are no residents who speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most areas, with 61.1% identifying as Christian. Only 27.0% report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with 43.6% of people completing Year 12. About 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and many qualifications are in engineering and management.

Household incomes are generally higher than in most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,281. About 24.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is about the same as the state average.

Residents are healthier than most, as only 23.0% have a long-term health condition, well below the national figure of 27.7%. Just 2.2% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here, with 23.8% of people pitching in, far above the national average of 14.1%. About 13.0% of the community provide unpaid care.

There are 5 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. First Nations household income is $1,875, which is a little above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. Most are couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 90.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than elsewhere, at just 11.0%.

The community is entirely car-dependent, as every single home owns a motor vehicle and no one uses public transport to get to work.

The population is very stable, with only 15.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 74.1%. Agriculture, manufacturing, and health care are the most common industries.

The area has no walkable amenities, with zero residents living within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools or health services.