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Vincentia West
1 km²
Daily life in Vincentia West is shaped by a high proportion of families with children and a strong preference for large, detached homes. This community has seen a significant shift since 2011, with typical incomes rising sharply and a growing number of residents holding university degrees. It is a place where many people work in professional or public service roles, while others balance their careers with high levels of unpaid care and housework. Set in New South Wales, it is a highly walkable area with easy access to health services and parks.
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Children under 15 make up 22.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical resident is 39, the number of seniors aged 65 and over has risen to 19.1% since 2011.
People born overseas now make up 17.0% of the community, a rise of 12 points since 2011, though this is still far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 89.2% of residents, but the share of people using another language at home has risen to 7.2%. Very few people, just 0.4%, speak little or no English.
A large number of residents identify as having no religion (46.3%), which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. This represents a significant increase of 37 points since 2011.
The community is well-qualified, with 53.2% of adults completing Year 12 and 22.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are much higher than in most similar areas.
Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical household earning $1,938 a week. This is a sharp increase from 2011, when the typical household earned $1,216.
Residents generally report good health, as those needing help with daily activities (4.4%) are lower than the state average. About 29.3% of people have a long-term health condition, with arthritis being the most common.
Unpaid work is common here, with 35.7% of people caring for children and 27.1% doing significant housework, both far above the national figures. Additionally, 16.6% of residents have served in the Defence Force.
Family homes are the norm, and 55.9% of households consist of couples with children. Only 16.4% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure of 25.6%.
Almost all homes are separate houses (98.4%), and 97.7% have three or more bedrooms. This is far above the state average, though typical weekly rents of $500 are also among the highest for similar areas.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 55.3% of homes having two vehicles and 0.0% of people commuting by public transport. About 11.5% of the workforce now works from home.
The community is very mobile, with 68.0% of residents having moved in the last five years, a figure far above the national average. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen to 4.0% since 2011.
The workforce is strong, with 61.1% employed full-time and an unemployment rate of 3.4% that is lower than the national figure. Many residents work in public administration, safety, and health care.
The area is very walkable, with nearly all residents living within a short walk of parks, health services, and groceries. However, only 18.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school.