Stanwell Tops

The area is notably younger than most similar places, with 22.6% of residents being children. Seniors aged 65 and over make up only 12.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those from overseas make up 10.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 94.4% of the community. Only 3.1% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Religion is less common here than in other areas, with 38.7% of residents reporting no religion. This is well above the state average of 33.2%, though it is about the same as the national figure.

The community is highly qualified, with 63.4% of residents completing Year 12 and 28.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas.

Incomes are very high in Stanwell Tops, with typical weekly household earnings of $2,663, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. Over a third of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents generally report good health, as only 3.9% need help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas. Long-term health conditions affect 28.2% of the population.

Unpaid care is very common here, with 37.8% of people caring for children and 32% doing significant housework, both figures far above the national average. Volunteers also make up 22% of the community.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, and those who are present have a typical age of 20, which is noticeably younger than the state average.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 67.8% of families.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 98.8% of homes being separate houses. These are typically large, as 88.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Working from home is very popular, accounting for 39.8% of the workforce. While almost everyone owns a car, the area has a high number of public transport stops relative to its size.

The population is relatively stable, as only 27.7% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Many adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is very low at 1.9%. Common industries include education, health, and construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with no residents living within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. However, 94.1% of homes are within a short walk of a park.