Old Toongabbie

The area is much younger than most, with 20.8% of the population being children under 15, a figure a little above the national average. Only 15.4% of residents are seniors, which is lower than the state and national figures.

Nearly 30% of the population was born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. While Australian and English are the most common ancestries, there is a notable Indian presence, with 5.3% of the population born in India.

Language diversity is very high, with 29.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is strong here; 59.7% of residents identify as Christian. Only 21.8% report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Residents are well-qualified, with 27.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 63.1% having completed Year 12, both of which are much higher than most similar areas.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,520. This is a little above the state figure of $2,185.

General health is slightly better than average, as the 25% of people with a long-term health condition is lower than the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid work is common, with 28.8% of people caring for children, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 25.3%.

There are 50 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Those identifying as First Nations are more likely to have completed Year 12 than the state or national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of families with children and the fact that only 19.9% of people live alone.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 83.5% being separate houses and 87.7% having three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rents ($450) and monthly mortgage payments ($2,200) are both much higher than in most areas.

Working from home is very common at 38.5%, far above the national figure of 21%. While most homes have cars, the area has a high number of public transport stops and routes.

The community is relatively stable, as the 28.3% of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 62.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the state figure. The most common industries for residents are health care, social assistance, and education.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk to a park.