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The area is younger than most, with a typical resident aged 37 and 19.4% of the population being children under 15. About 5.3% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Migration is a key feature here, as 22.4% of people were born overseas, up from 17.7% in 2011. Italian ancestry is particularly strong at 24.2%, and India is now the most common overseas birth country at 7.0%.

About 23.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. While English is dominant, Italian and Punjabi are the most common other languages spoken.

Religious faith remains common, with 61.1% of people identifying as Christians. However, the proportion of people with no religion has grown by 10 points since 2011 to reach 18.5%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with 42.1% of residents completing Year 12. Only 13.8% hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this has risen by 4.5 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,738, which is about the same as the national figure. Weekly personal incomes have climbed significantly, rising by $306 since 2011 to reach $837.

The community is slightly healthier than average, with only 26.5% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is a little below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteer rates have fallen by 4.6 points since 2011 to 13.3%. Roughly 26% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is about the same as the national average.

There are 1,434 First Nations people in the area, who are typically younger than other groups with a median age of 23. Their median personal income of $607 is a little above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per dwelling. Families with children are common, making up 59.5% of all households.

Most people live in separate houses (84.0%), and 80.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $290, which is well below the New South Wales average of $420.

Cars are essential here, as 72.5% of people drive to work and only 0.2% use public transport. Very few people work from home, at just 5.3%.

The area is attracting new residents, with 29.1% of the population arriving from overseas recently. This is far above the national figure of 14.5%.

Employment is strong, with 65.0% of people working full-time and a low unemployment rate of 3.0%. Manufacturing and agriculture are the biggest industries.

The area has a moderate level of advantage, ranking in the middle of all similar regions. However, population growth since 2021 has been much lower than the state average.

The climate is relatively dry, with average annual rainfall of 473mm, which is a little below the New South Wales average.

Recorded offences are higher than in most areas, particularly regarding property damage and assault. The overall crime rate has fallen slightly by 0.9% over the last five years.

The area is only somewhat walkable, as most homes are far from essential services. Only 38.9% of households are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the state average.