People & Lifestyle Macquarie Hills NSW 2285

What Kind of People Live in Macquarie Hills NSW 2285?

Diversity Levels in Macquarie Hills

The proportion of the population who are not 3rd+ generation Anglo-Australians
Sources: ABS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Macquarie Hills

19.7%

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

22.8%

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Median age	35	Bottom 16%	8% to Jan 2021
Net overseas migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Australian Aboriginal	5.2%	Top 20%	6241% to Dec 2021
Overseas born parents	12.7%	Bottom 41%	1% to Dec 2021

Quality of Life in Macquarie Hills

Full Macquarie Hills Liveability Report

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The proportion of residents who enjoy a healthy, satisfying life.
Sources: ABS, AIHW, DSS, GEOSPATIAL, GOOGLE, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2045

Macquarie Hills

74.0%

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

73.7%

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Healthcare Coverage Index	30	Top 8%	Data for Jun 2023
Life satisfaction score (SA2)	80	Top 17%	Data for Dec 2016
Lifestyle Score	77.0	Top 24%	Data for May 2023
Mental Health Score	31.0	Bottom 20%	Data for May 2023
Physical Health	99.0%	Top 10%	Data for May 2023
Routine disruption post COVID (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium

Conservatism in Macquarie Hills

The proportion of the population who hold traditional values.
Sources: ABS, AEC and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Macquarie Hills

35.9%

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

29.2%

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
% Religious	55.0%	Bottom 47%	Data for May 2023
Intact families	82.5%	Bottom 46%	8% to Jan 2021
Support for: Right Wing Parties (federal level)	40.1%	Bottom 25%	Data for Dec 2022

Convenience Score in Macquarie Hills

Macquarie Hills Amenities Map

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The higher the score, the faster the travel time to regular amenities like work and shopping and the easier it is to access them without private cars.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2045

Macquarie Hills

77.0

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

74.6

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Public transport commuters	0.2%	Top 27%	65% to Dec 2021
Vehicles per household	2.1	Top 45%	0% to Jan 2021
Bicycle commuters	0.2%	Top 21%	75% to Dec 2021
Distance to the nearest city	12 km	Bottom 19%	Data for Mar 2023
Walk commuters	0.7%	Bottom 41%	22% to Dec 2021

Hip Score in Macquarie Hills

Macquarie Hills Hip Score & Guide

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The higher the score, the more fashionable and lively an area is: a trendy, progressive population with easy access to nightlife and culture.
Sources: ABS, AEC, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Macquarie Hills

62.0

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

60.9

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Gay marriage support (CED)	68%	Top 25%	Data for Nov 2017
Hip Venues	18	Top 11%	Data for Aug 2023
Late Night Venues	0.0	Bottom 43%	Data for May 2023
No religion	44.9%	Bottom 49%	127% to Jan 2021
Postgraduates	3.3%	Top 26%	242% to Dec 2021
Potentially Hip Demographics	42.0%	Bottom 34%	4% to Jan 2021
Support for: Left Wing Parties (federal level)	48.5%	Top 17%	Data for Dec 2022
Visitors	0.0%	Bottom 37%	Data for Jan 2021

Community Score in Macquarie Hills

Macquarie Hills Community Report

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The higher the score, the more time residents spend contributing the local community and the more connected residents are to their community.
Sources: ABS, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Macquarie Hills

88.0

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

85.6

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Community Groups	0.0	Bottom 31%	Data for May 2023
Community support (LGA)	93.9%	Bottom 30%	Data for Dec 2014
Volunteers	27.0%	Bottom 33%	23% to Jan 2021

Family Score in Macquarie Hills

Macquarie Hills School and Park Map

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The higher the score, the more suitable the suburb is to families with children: good schools, safe, plentiful families, child-friendly amenities like playgrounds
Sources: ABS, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Macquarie Hills

80.0

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

74.1

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Total children in preschool (LGA)	3220	Top 3%	8% to Dec 2020
Family households	84.7%	Top 19%	5% to Jan 2021
Stay at home mothers	3.9%	Top 45%	20% to Dec 2021
Parenting payment recipients (single) (Postcode)	Premium	Premium	Premium