Manildra

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national figures. While the number of seniors has fallen by 10 points since 2011, there are more children under 15 here than in most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 4.2% of people born overseas—a figure far below the national average. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.1% of residents, and only 2.5% use another language at home. This is far below the New South Wales average, and no one reported speaking little or no English in 2021.

Christianity is the dominant faith for 72% of residents. Those reporting no religion make up 17.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 3.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The most common highest qualification is a Certificate III or IV.

Typical family weekly incomes are $1,976, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Personal incomes have also risen, with the typical weekly amount increasing by $268 since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are well above the national average, affecting 32.5% of people. However, those needing help with daily activities fell to 4.5% in 2021.

Volunteering is common here, with 19.1% of people helping out—well above the national figure. Unpaid housework and childcare are also more frequent than in most similar areas.

Most homes are headed by couples with children, though the number of people living alone rose by 11 points since 2011. The typical household contains 2.4 people.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, which make up 97.5% of all dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 45.3% of homes owned outright, far above the state average.

Cars are the primary way to get around, with 69.3% of workers driving to work. Very few people work from home, and no one used public transport to commute in 2021.

The population is very stable, as only 25.6% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national rate, and there were no recent overseas arrivals.

Full-time employment is a strong suit for the area, at 61.5%, which is much higher than in most similar places. The most common industries are manufacturing, construction, and health care.

Most homes are within a short walk of a school or park, but no one lives within 15 minutes of groceries or health services. This gives the area a somewhat walkable score of 4.3.