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Fyansford
25 km²
Family life dominates the landscape in Fyansford, where the typical resident is just 34 years old. This is a markedly young community with a very high proportion of children and a wealth of large, detached homes. It is a prosperous area where most people earn well above the national figure and hold high qualifications. The neighborhood feels like a quiet residential hub, with many families moving in recently to enjoy a more spacious lifestyle.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
27 schools within reach make Fyansford convenient for families.
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The area is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with children under 15 making up 24.1% of the population. This is reflected in the high number of de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly identify with English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry. Only 10% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national average.
English is the primary language for 88.8% of the community. While more people use another language at home compared to similar areas, the figure remains far below the national average.
Nearly half of the residents (48.9%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 42.9%.
Education levels are very high, with 34.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, and 66.7% of residents have completed Year 12.
Fyansford is a high-income area where the typical weekly family income of $2,968 is well above the national figure. About 38.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, among the highest for its level.
Residents are generally in good health, with only 1.7% needing help with daily activities. The rate of long-term health conditions is much lower than both the state and national averages.
There is a high rate of unpaid childcare, with 37.7% of people caring for children, which is far above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of children living in the area.
The First Nations community is small, with 9 people. While their typical household income is far above the national average, the typical personal income is far below.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household and a high proportion of couples with children (73.5%). Very few people live alone compared to the state average.
Large detached houses are the norm, with 84.7% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are slightly higher than the state average, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 57.9% of people drive to work and very few use public transport. Most homes have two or more vehicles.
The community has seen significant movement, with 80.9% of people moving house in the last five years, a figure far above the national average.
The workforce is highly active, with 78.3% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national average. Many residents work in healthcare, construction, or education.
Living here is mostly car-dependent, as very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. However, almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park.
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