Pendle Hill

Pendle Hill is a young community where the typical resident is 37, which is a little younger than the national figure. The area is among the largest at this level with 7,743 residents, and there are far fewer people in de facto relationships than in most other areas.

This is a highly multicultural area, with 57.3% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. Indian ancestry is the most common, making up 23.8% of the population.

Language diversity is very high, with 62.0% of people using a language other than English at home. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well above the national figure.

Religious affiliation is high here; only 10.3% of residents report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Hinduism is the most common faith at 38.8%.

The community is well-qualified, with 35.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state and national averages. This high level of education is reflected in the workforce, with 28.5% of residents working as professionals.

Typical family and household incomes are higher than in most areas and sit about the same as the state and national figures. However, the number of people earning $2,000 or more a week is well below the national average.

Residents report far fewer long-term health conditions (21.1%) and mental health conditions (4.6%) than the national average. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is slightly higher than the national figure.

Participation in volunteering is among the lowest at this level, falling well below the national figure of 14.1%. Similarly, fewer people provide unpaid care or do significant unpaid housework compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up 0.7% of the population. This group is noticeably older than the national average and has a much higher rate of speaking a First Nations language, though Year 12 completion is far below the national figure.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.8 people per home, which is a little above the national figure. Couples with children make up the largest group at 68.1% of families.

Renting is very common, with 49.0% of households renting—far above the national figure of 30.6%. This is consistent with the low rate of outright home ownership and a shortage of large three-bedroom homes.

Public transport use and accessibility are very high, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. This helps explain why 13.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, well above the national average.

The area is a hub for newcomers, with 22.0% of residents arriving from overseas in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.

More people are employed full-time than in most areas, though the overall rate of people working or looking for work is well below the national average. The unemployment rate is also a little above the national figure.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a school or park. While most residents can easily walk to groceries, very few have health services within a 15-minute walk.