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Macarthur
1 km²
High weekly incomes mark the character of Macarthur, where a typical household earns $3,037, far above the national figure. This is a well-off family community with a high proportion of children and large, detached homes. It is a professional area where many residents have university degrees and work in public administration. The neighbourhood is primarily residential and feels established, with very few renters and a strong presence of homeowners.
Macarthur's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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Families with children are common here, with 21.4% of the population under 15, which is well above the territory and national figures. The typical resident is 39, making the area a little older than the rest of Australia.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.9% were born overseas. This is higher than in most similar areas, but far below the territory and national averages.
English is the main language for 90% of the community. While 8.9% of people use another language at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas, this is still far below the territory average.
Over half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 40.7% of the population, a figure that is a little above the national average.
The area is highly qualified, with 36.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 77.6% of residents have completed Year 12.
Earnings are very high here, with 47.7% of households making $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. Typical weekly personal income is $1,334, which is far above the Australian average.
General health is good, and the 3.1% of people needing help with daily activities is lower than most areas. About 30.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure.
Caregiving is a major part of local life, with 38.8% of people caring for children unpaid, far above the national average. There is also a strong military connection, as 8.4% of residents served in the Defence Force.
The First Nations community here is quite young, with a typical age of just 12. Personal income for First Nations residents is much higher than in most similar areas.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 66.5% of families.
The area is dominated by detached houses, and 97.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare at 9.8%, while 42.4% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.
Most people drive to work, and 51% of homes have two vehicles. While there are more public transport routes than in many similar areas, only 1.2% of residents use them to commute.
The community is relatively stable, with 30.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is well below the national figure, and recent overseas arrivals are far less common than across Australia.
The workforce is active, with 69.6% of adults working or looking for work. Public administration and safety is the most common industry, employing 32.5% of the workforce.
The area is very safe, with a total recorded offence rate that is much lower than most areas. Burglary and theft rates are also much lower than typical.
While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is less walkable for errands. Only 46.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the territory average.