North St Marys

North St Marys is much younger than most areas, with 21.3% of residents being children under 15. First Nations people make up 10.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

People born overseas account for 21.4% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Scottish, Irish, and Filipino.

While 17.7% of residents use a language other than English at home—much higher than most areas—this is still well below the state average. English is the main language for 68.1% of the population.

Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 46.1%. Those with no religion make up 32.1% of the community, which is a little below the state figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 8.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 34.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly family income is $1,434, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 9.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure far below the state average.

People needing help with daily activities are much more common here at 8.7%. Long-term health conditions are also more prevalent than in most areas, with 30.1% of residents affected.

Volunteering is among the lowest at this level, with only 5.6% of people participating. This is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

The area has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level. This community is noticeably younger than the state average and faces a higher unemployment rate of 13.7%.

One-parent families are far more common here than in the rest of the country, making up 31.4% of households. This helps explain why people per home is higher than most areas.

Renting is very common, with 54.4% of households renting, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are separate houses, and 78.8% have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 42 stops and a typical walk to the nearest stop of only 2 minutes. Despite this, 13.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

About 30.6% of residents moved in the last five years, which is around the middle for similar areas. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.0% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 8.9%, which is well above the national figure. Only 44.3% of adults are working or looking for work, a rate far below the state average.

The area is very walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries and a park.