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Quakers Hill
9 km²
A huge proportion of people in Quakers Hill use another language at home, with 44.1% doing so. This diverse community is notably young, as the typical resident is just 35, which is much lower than most areas. It is a place of many families with children, where a high number of residents are well-qualified and earn incomes well above the national figure. This blend of professional success and cultural diversity makes it a distinctive hub in Greater Sydney.
Quakers Hill's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Quakers Hill has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The area is noticeably younger than the national average, with 22.8% of the population being children under 15. This high number of children helps explain why the typical age is only 35, while seniors make up just 10.5% of the community.
International ties are very strong here, with 43.7% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Indian, Filipino, and English ancestries are common, with 15.8% of the population born in India.
Language diversity is a standout feature, as 44.1% of residents use a language other than English at home. Punjabi, Hindi, and Tagalog are the most common non-English languages spoken.
Religious affiliation is higher here than in most similar areas. While Christianity is the most common at 45.9%, only 19.0% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure.
The community is highly qualified, with 33.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and 68.5% of residents have completed Year 12.
Household incomes are much higher than typical areas, with 31.3% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical weekly household income of $2,310 is well above the state and national figures.
Residents generally enjoy good health, as those with a long-term health condition make up 22.6%, which is well below the national average. Mental health conditions are also less common here than in most areas.
Family care is a priority in this community, with 32.0% of people providing unpaid childcare, a figure well above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower here than in most other areas.
There are 548 First Nations people in the area, and they have a higher typical household income than those in the rest of the state. The unemployment rate for this group is 8.7%, which is well below the national figure.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high percentage of couples with children, who make up 71.3% of families.
Large homes are the norm, as 92.4% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. While 71.2% are separate houses, typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,300, which is higher than most areas.
Working from home is very common, with 37.0% of the workforce doing so, far above the national figure. While most use cars, the area has a high number of public transport stops and routes.
The population is quite mobile, with 38.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most other areas.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 66.3%. The most common industries for residents are health care, retail trade, and education.
The area is very walkable for basic needs, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every home is also within 15 minutes of a park.