Peakhurst Heights

The community is noticeably older than the national average, with 22.7% of residents aged 65 or over. While children make up 18.2% of the population, there are far fewer people in de facto relationships than in most other similar areas.

A significant 19.7% of residents were born overseas, though this is well below the New South Wales figure. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Irish, Greek and Italian.

About a quarter of the community uses a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Greek, Arabic and Mandarin are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Christianity is the dominant faith here, with 66.5% of residents identifying as such. This helps explain why the 24% of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure.

Residents are well-qualified, with 26.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over 60% have completed Year 12, a figure that is a little above the national average.

The area is affluent, as 32.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the national figure. The typical family income of $2,519 per week is also much higher than in most similar areas.

About 27.4% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is typical for the state. However, the proportion of people with a mental health condition is a little below the national average.

More people here spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework than in most other areas. Around 13.3% of the community provide some form of unpaid care.

The First Nations population is small, numbering 14 people. Those who identify as First Nations are far older than the national typical age, though their personal income is well below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children (67.8%), and far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 88.5% of homes being detached and 90.9% having three or more bedrooms. Nearly half of all homes are owned outright, and renting is far less common than across Australia.

A huge 41.3% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the national figure. Most households are well-equipped with cars, and only 4.3% have no motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 21.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the state and national figures, suggesting a long-term resident base.

More people here are employed full-time than in most similar areas, though the overall rate of people working or looking for work is a little below the national figure. Common industries include health, education and construction.

Almost every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park or school. However, very few residents can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.