The Junction

The community is older than average, with 20.4% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. There are fewer children here than in most areas, with only 13.3% under age 15.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.5% were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 88.3% of the population. While 8.2% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average.

Nearly half of the population (47.0%) report no religion, a figure that is far above the state average and well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 45.6%.

The area is highly qualified, with 40.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This professional lean is reflected in the common fields of study, particularly management, health, and engineering.

Earnings are high here, with 29.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national average. Typical personal weekly incomes are also much higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.3% of people. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most frequently reported issues.

Volunteering is common, with 17.6% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. A higher than average 14.0% of residents also provide unpaid care.

There are 19 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their typical personal income is far above the national figure at $899.

Living arrangements are varied, with 27.1% of people living alone, which is slightly more common than in the rest of the state. About 52.3% of households consist of couples with children.

The neighborhood has a high rate of outright home ownership at 44.0%, far above the national average. However, rents are among the highest for similar areas, typically reaching $470 a week.

Public transport is very accessible, with 13 stops in the area and 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk. This helps explain why 8.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, a figure much higher than most areas.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.8% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

A high number of people are working or looking for work, with a strong concentration in healthcare, professional services, and food services. Nearly 30% of the workforce operates from home.

This area is a walker's paradise, with a score of 9.6 and a flat terrain. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, schools, and parks.