Stanwell Park

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 17.1% of the population, seniors aged 65 and over are a little more common here than in the rest of the state.

Australia is the most common birthplace for 81.3% of residents. While 15.9% of people were born overseas—a higher rate than in most similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with 89.4% speaking it only. Only 4.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

A majority of the community—51.6%—report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.6%.

Educational attainment is among the highest for its level, with 39.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3%, and 68.3% of residents have completed Year 12.

Weekly personal income is much higher than in most areas, with a typical resident earning $1,110. The typical family income of $3,137 is well above the national figure of $2,120.

Residents are generally healthy, as 3% need help with daily activities, which is a little below the national average. Long-term health conditions are reported at 27.9%, about the same as across Australia.

Volunteerism is strong here, with 20.3% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%. This community also sees higher rates of unpaid housework and childcare than most areas.

There are 22 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income of $900 is far above the national figure of $540.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.9 people per home, which is much higher than most areas. Consequently, only 14.5% of people live alone, far below the national average of 25.6%.

Large homes are the norm, with 82.5% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. While 39.4% of homes are owned outright, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,675, which is well above the national average.

Work-from-home arrangements are very common, with 42.1% of the workforce operating from home—far above the national figure of 21%. Most homes have at least two vehicles, and only 1.8% have none.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals make up 7.8% of the community.

Professional roles are common, with 35.7% of workers in a professional occupation. However, the proportion of people employed full-time is 51.7%, which is much lower than in most similar areas.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.8. While 96.3% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.