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Riverstone
6 km²
Typical weekly household incomes in Riverstone reach $2,138, which is much higher than most similar areas. This is a young and growing community where the typical resident is just 32 years old. With a high number of children and families, it is characterized by large homes and a population that is noticeably younger than the state and national averages. The area is rapidly changing, with over half of all residents having moved here in the last five years.
Riverstone's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
Families are well catered for: 23 schools serve Riverstone.
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This is a very young community with 24.2% of people under 15, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, seniors make up only 9.5% of the population, a figure well below the state and national averages.
People born overseas make up 29.2% of the population, which is about the same as the New South Wales average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Indian, Irish, and Scottish.
A high 28.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. While English is most common, other spoken languages include Punjabi, Hindi, and Tagalog.
The area has a much lower proportion of people with no religion (27.4%) compared to the rest of Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 47.7%, followed by Hinduism and Islam.
Education levels are high, with 25.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The area is well served by schools, with 23 located within 3km, which is more than 91% of similar areas.
Household incomes are strong, with 26.2% earning $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the national figure. Typical weekly personal income is $898, slightly above the state and national averages.
Residents generally report better health than most, with 24.2% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. Mental health conditions affect 8.1% of the population.
Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 32.6% of people providing this care, well above the national figure. However, the volunteer rate is 10.0%, which is well below the state and national averages.
The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with 427 people. This group is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 20.
Homes in Riverstone are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per home. Families with children make up 64.6% of households, while those living alone are far fewer than in most other areas.
The area is dominated by separate houses (94.5%), and 89.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. However, outright home ownership is far below the national figure, and typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,513 are well above the national average.
Work-from-home arrangements are very common at 31.8%, far above the national figure. The area has a high number of public transport stops and a typical 4-minute walk to the nearest one.
The community is in a state of high churn, with 52.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a high 15.0% of the population.
More adults are working or looking for work here (64.6%) than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are healthcare, construction, and retail.
Most homes are within a short walk of public transport, schools, and parks. However, access to groceries (56.3%) and health services (44.8%) is far below the state average.