Terrey Hills

The population is notably older than the state and national figures, with 24% of residents aged 65 or over. This contributes to a higher typical age of 47 and a much lower rate of de facto relationships compared to most areas.

While 76% of residents were born in Australia, the area has a much higher proportion of overseas-born residents than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 43.8%, followed by Australian and Irish.

English is spoken by the vast majority of households. While 9.2% of people use another language at home—which is much higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales and national averages.

Religious affiliation follows broader trends, with 52.3% of residents identifying as Christians. Those with no religion make up 41.5% of the community, which is a little above the national figure.

The community is well-qualified, with a much higher rate of bachelor degrees (29.9%) and Year 12 completions (65.9%) than most areas. This is reflected in a very high average school advantage score.

Incomes here are among the highest in the region, with a typical family earning $3,097 a week. This is well above the New South Wales average of $2,185, and 21.3% of people earn over $2,000 a week.

A slightly higher proportion of people need help with daily activities (6.8%) compared to the state average. Long-term health conditions are around the middle for its level, with arthritis being the most common reported condition.

Residents are more likely to volunteer and perform unpaid housework than people in most other areas. Unpaid childcare is also a little above the national average at 27.7%.

There are 14 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 52.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children (67.8%) and a much lower number of people living alone than the state average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, 89.2% of which have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 46.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

Working from home is very common here at 39.8%, far above the national rate. While there are many bus stops, only 0.9% of people use public transport to commute, and almost no one is reachable by transit within 45 minutes.

The community is relatively stable, with a lower proportion of people moving in the last five years (30.6%) than the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far below the national figure.

The unemployment rate is low at 2.2%, which is lower than both the state and national averages. Common industries include construction, professional services, and healthcare.

The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents are also within easy walking distance of groceries and health services, far exceeding the state average for these amenities.