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Maianbar
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A far older population than the state average lives in Maianbar, where the typical resident is now 50. This small community of 539 people is distinguished by high levels of education and wealth, with many residents holding university degrees and earning well above the national figure. It is a stable, affluent area where most people own their own homes and many work from home, contributing to a quiet residential character in the Sutherland Shire.
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The typical resident is 50, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.4% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011.
Nearly 20% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though this is still well below the New South Wales average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
About 7.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that has risen since 2011. Despite this, no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.
Over half of the community report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 18 points since 2011.
Residents are highly qualified, with 35% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average and reflects a trend of increasing qualifications over the last decade.
Incomes are among the highest for this level, with the typical household earning $2,339 a week. More than a third of households earn over $3,000 weekly, a sharp increase from 2011.
The community reports good health, with only 3.5% of people needing help with daily activities, which is much lower than most similar areas.
Volunteering is common here, with 21.7% of residents helping out, which is well above the national figure. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework.
Most homes are headed by couples, and the typical household size is 2.5 people. About 24.4% of people live alone, which is slightly lower than the national average.
Separate houses make up 97% of dwellings, and 42.8% are owned outright. This is a high-value area where the typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,550, well above the state average.
The area is very car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport. However, 38.6% of workers now work from home, a massive increase since 2011.
The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the rest of the state. Recent overseas arrivals make up 6.6% of the community.
More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is very low at 2.1%. Many residents work as professionals or managers.
While almost every home is near a park or public transport, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.