Castle Hill

The population is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 46. While children under 15 make up 18.5% of the community, about 14.4% of residents are seniors.

Birthplace diversity is high, with 20.3% of people born overseas, though this is still well below the Australian average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the main language for 87.3% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, the rate remains far below the national figure.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 37.1%, which is a little below the national figure.

This is a highly qualified area, with 48.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher—far above the state average. This academic profile is reflected in the fact that 78.2% of residents completed Year 12.

Incomes are exceptionally high; 56.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the state and national figures. Typical personal weekly income is $1,616.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas. The rate of long-term health conditions is 20.4%, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Community spirit is strong, with 25.7% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. There is also a higher-than-usual number of people who have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations population is small, consisting of just 3 people. This small group has a typical personal income of $2,124, which is far above the national figure.

Families are the norm here, with 61.4% of homes consisting of couples with children. Consequently, people living alone are far fewer than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 93.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is uncommon, and 47.7% of residents own their homes outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 72.7% of workers driving to work. Very few people use public transport, which is consistent with the high rate of car ownership per home.

The community is relatively mobile, with 40.4% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals account for 9.6% of the population.

Employment is high, with 71.2% of adults working or looking for work. Nearly half of the workforce are professionals, with many employed in health, education, and technical services.

The area is mostly car-dependent due to a steep terrain slope of 23.0%. While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, many are far from groceries and health services.