Edgeworth - Cameron Park

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with 22.5% of people being children under 15. It has a strong First Nations presence at 6.8%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2% and has risen since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (11.8%) compared to the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 86.5% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home has risen to 10% since 2011, this remains far below the state average of 26.6%.

A large portion of the community reports having no religion at 41.9%, which is well above the New South Wales figure. This is a significant increase from 18% in 2011.

Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with 16.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the share of people who completed Year 12 rose by 15 percentage points between 2011 and 2021.

Typical household incomes are a little above the state and national figures, with the usual family earning $2,255 a week. Typical personal incomes have also risen by $298 since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.3% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much more frequent than the national average.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 35% of people providing this support, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, the rate of volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is large and notably young, with a typical age of 20. Typical household incomes for First Nations families are $2,158, which is well above the New South Wales average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children (63.7%) and a much lower rate of people living alone compared to the state.

Separate houses dominate the landscape at 92.6%, and 87.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rents are $450, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Car use is the primary way to get around, with 61% of workers driving and only 0.5% using public transport. Despite this, 91.1% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a transport stop.

The area has seen significant movement, with 40.3% of residents arriving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.1% of the population, which is well below the state average.

More adults are working or looking for work (67.6%) compared to most areas. Full-time employment is also higher than the national average, with many people working in health care and social assistance.

The area has a strong score for access to money and resources, ranking higher than 80% of similar areas. Population growth has been very strong, rising 12.4% since 2021.

The area receives far more rainfall than the New South Wales average, with 1,080mm annually. Temperatures are generally around the state average.

While many homes are near parks and transport, the area is far below the state average for walking access to health services and schools. Its overall walkability is considered only somewhat walkable.