Mackenzie

Mackenzie is much younger than most areas, with 23.2% of the population being children under 15—well above the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors make up only 8.2% of the community, which is well below the state and national averages.

The area is far more culturally diverse than the rest of the state, with 40.5% of people born overseas. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Chinese and Indian.

Reflecting its birthplace data, 36.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure of 22.3%. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most of Australia, with 54.4% identifying as Christian and only 31.1% reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure.

The community is highly qualified, with 40.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average of 21.9%. This is consistent with 82% of residents completing Year 12, which is far above the national figure.

Weekly incomes are very high, with the typical family earning $3,025, well above the national figure of $2,120. Nearly half of all households earn $3,000 or more each week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with only 21% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the state average of 28.8%.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 38.4% of people caring for children, a figure far above the national average of 26.3%.

The First Nations community is relatively small, with 47 people. Those who identify as First Nations have a Year 12 completion rate of 66.7%, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are typically large, averaging 3.3 people, which is well above the national figure of 2.5. This is driven by the high number of couples with children, who make up 76.3% of households.

Most people live in separate houses, and 97.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are high, with the typical monthly payment of $2,192 being well above the state average.

Cars are the primary way to get around, though 19.5% of people work from home. Public transport use for commuting is a little above the national average at 4.4%.

The area has seen significant movement, with 37.1% of residents moving in the last five years, though this is well below the state average of 44.8%.

Working or looking for work is very common here, with 76.6% of adults employed or seeking jobs, far above the national figure of 61.1%.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, but the area is far below the state average for access to health services, with no homes within a 15-minute walk.