Pemulwuy

The community is notably young, with a typical resident aged 37 and 23.9% of people being children under 15. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 11.2% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

Overseas birth is common here, with 41.8% of people born outside Australia, far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries include Australian, Indian, English, Chinese, and Filipino.

Language diversity is high, as 45.8% of people use a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national figure. English remains the most common, followed by Arabic, Hindi, Mandarin, and Tagalog.

The area is more religious than most, with only 14.6% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 52.2%, followed by Hinduism and Islam.

Education levels are very high, with 38% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This is reflected in the workforce, where nearly 30% of residents are professionals.

Weekly household incomes are very high, with a typical family earning $2,925 and 42.2% of households making over $3,000 a week, both figures far above the national average.

Residents enjoy good health, as only 18.4% have a long-term health condition and 4% have a mental health condition, both of which are well below the national figures.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 34.5% of people doing so, which is well above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than most areas at 9.8%.

First Nations residents are generally successful, with a 0% unemployment rate and a typical personal income far above the national figure. Education is also high, with 60.6% completing Year 12.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children at 75.1%. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

The area is dominated by separate houses and large homes, with 80% having three or more bedrooms. This is accompanied by high typical costs, with monthly mortgage payments well above the national figure.

While 45% of people work from home, those who commute rely heavily on cars. The area has a high number of public transport stops, though most residents are’ still quite far from the nearest one.

Movement into the area is steady, with 33.5% of residents having moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure.

The community has a strong attachment to the workforce, with 65.7% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Full-time employment is also much higher than most areas.

The area is moderately walkable, with 96.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents can also easily reach groceries and health services on foot.