Rankin Park

The area is a bit older than most, with a typical resident aged 40 and a high proportion of seniors, at 20.9%. It is also a family-friendly spot, as 20.6% of the population are children under 15, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (86.1%), and those with overseas roots predominantly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the New South Wales and national averages.

English is the primary language for 90.4% of the community. While more people use another language at home here than in similar areas, the figure remains far below the state and national averages.

The community is notably secular, with 47.9% of people reporting no religion, a figure well above the national average.

Residents are highly qualified, with 33.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. This academic strength is reflected in the high 61.2% of adults who completed Year 12.

Incomes are high across the board, with the typical weekly household earning $2,214, which is well above the national figure. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a result much higher than in most areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.8% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent than in similar suburbs.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, as 35.1% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the national average. Volunteering is also common, with 17.3% of residents helping out.

The First Nations community in Rankin Park is notably successful, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and Year 12 completion rates far above the state and national figures.

The area is dominated by families, with 57.8% of homes being couples with children. This helps explain why the number of people per home (2.7) is higher than in most areas.

Housing is almost exclusively made up of separate houses (99.2%), and 97.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare here, with the 11.9% rate falling far below the state and national figures.

Most people rely on cars, though 27.2% work from home, which is well above the national figure. While public transport stops are very close to most homes, only 0.5% of people use it to commute.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.4% of the population.

The workforce is active, with 65.0% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in professional roles, particularly in health care and education.

The neighbourhood is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 4.0. While parks and transport are nearby, most residents must drive to reach groceries or health services.