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Mulgoa
2 km²
More than 40% of households in Mulgoa earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure far above the national average. This is a wealthy, family-focused community where the typical resident is 36, making it noticeably younger than most areas. Large households are the norm here, with many children and a high proportion of residents in couples. Since 2011, the area has seen a significant shift toward higher incomes and a younger population, creating a settled, affluent neighbourhood in Greater Sydney.
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The community is much younger than most areas, with children under 15 making up 21.9% of the population. This trend is reflected in the typical age of 36, which is 10 years younger than it was in 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia (87.9%), and those born overseas make up 9.7%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry after Australian.
English is the primary language for 92.9% of the community. While 4.6% of people use another language at home, there is virtually no one in the area who speaks little or no English.
Christianity is the dominant faith at 72.5%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 24.6%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment has risen sharply since 2011, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher climbing to 16.1%. Year 12 completion has also increased significantly to 46.6%.
Typical weekly family incomes are $2,839, well above the national figure. This wealth is reflected in the 18.2% of people who earn $2,000 or more per week, a standing among the highest for similar areas.
The community is generally healthy, with only 3.1% of people needing help with daily activities. This is much lower than most areas and has fallen since 2011.
Family life is a major focus here, as 31.0% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the national average. Unpaid housework is also more common than in most areas.
Homes are large, averaging 3.3 people, and 76.6% of families are couples with children. Very few people live alone (12.1%), a figure far below the national average.
Almost every home is a separate house (98.8%), with 96.4% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare at 11.7%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are high at $2,659.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. Public transport is not used for commuting, though 29.8% of the workforce now works from home.
The area is relatively stable, though 39.3% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are few, accounting for only 3.7% of the population.
The local workforce is very active, with 71.3% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is exceptionally low at 1.5%, far below the national figure.
The area is very walkable for groceries, parks, and schools, with a high number of amenities per 1,000 residents. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.