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Sackville North

13 km²

Families with children are a major part of life in Sackville North, where children under 15 make up 21.1% of the population. This is a wealthy community with a typical household income of $2,833 a week, far above the national figure. Most residents live in large, separate houses and enjoy a high standard of health, with much lower rates of long-term illness than most other areas. It is a quiet, car-dependent pocket of the Hills Shire with a strong focus on home and family life.

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The area is a little older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 41. It has a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than most areas, at 14.0%.

Most of the 388 residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up just 11.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with 94.3% of people using it at home. This means the 2.8% who use another language is far below the national average.

About 60.6% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.5% of the community, which is well below the national figure.

The area has far fewer people with university degrees (12.9%) or Year 12 completions (45.4%) compared to the state and nation. However, it has a much higher number of schools per 1,000 children than most areas.

Sackville North is very affluent, with 39.0% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical personal weekly incomes are $1,017, which is well above the national figure.

Residents are in good health, with long-term health conditions affecting 22.7% of people, which is well below the national average. Only 3.1% need help with daily activities.

Domestic duties are common here, as 32.4% of people do over 15 hours of unpaid housework weekly, far above the national figure. Unpaid childcare is also more common than in most areas.

First Nations people make up 4.6% of the population. The typical personal income for this group is $899, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are large and full, with a typical 3.3 people per household. This is well above the national average and consistent with the high number of couples with children (71.6%).

Almost all homes are separate houses (94.9%), and 77.1% have three or more bedrooms. While 36.4% are owned outright, those with mortgages pay a typical $3,000 monthly, far above the national figure.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% using public transport to commute and every single home owning at least one vehicle. Working from home is common, at 28.1%.

The population is relatively stable, as the 33.4% who moved in the last five years is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work (63.4%) compared to the national figure. Many residents work in construction, manufacturing, and management.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no groceries, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.

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