South Maroota

The typical resident is 41, and the community is a little older than both the state and national averages. It is a family-focused area, with 20.2% of people being children under 15, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to New South Wales and the rest of the country.

English is the dominant language spoken at home for 88.1% of people. While the proportion of people using another language is higher than in some similar areas, it remains far below the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 66.6% of people identifying as Christian and a far lower share reporting no religion compared to the national average.

Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, but the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure.

This is a high-earning area where 35.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure far above the state and national averages. Typical weekly personal incomes are also a little above the national figure.

Residents are in relatively good health, with a much lower proportion needing help with daily activities than most similar areas and a lower rate of long-term health conditions than the state average.

Unpaid housework and childcare are more common here than in most areas, which is consistent with the high number of families with children.

First Nations people in South Maroota are noticeably younger than those in the state and nation, and their typical personal and household incomes are far above the national figures.

Homes are typically larger than in most similar areas, with an average of 3.1 people per household. Very few people live alone, and one-parent families are much less common than in the rest of the country.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 87.8% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Very few people rent, and those with mortgages pay a typical monthly amount that is well above the national figure.

Cars are essential here, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. While there are many bus stops, the area remains heavily car-dependent.

The community is relatively stable, with a lower proportion of people moving in the last five years than the state average and no recent arrivals from overseas.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is lower than the national figure.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health service, or grocery store.