Waratah - North Lambton

The area is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 36 and fewer children under 15 than most similar areas. De facto relationships are much more common here than nationwide, while the population grew by about 1,024 people since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure. English, Australian, Irish and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 82.7% of households, and the number of people using another language at home is far below the state and national figures. Very few residents speak little or no English.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion, a figure that has risen 23 points since 2011 and is now well above the national average. Christianity remains the second most common affiliation at 42.4%.

The area is a major education hub with 9 schools and more schools per child than most similar areas. There has been a significant increase in qualifications since 2011, with 25.3% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,639, which is a little below the state average. While income has risen since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more per week remains well below the national figure.

Health challenges are more common here than in most similar areas, with 33.3% of people having a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are particularly prevalent, occurring at a rate well above the national average.

Volunteer rates and the number of people providing unpaid care are lower than in most similar areas. However, a higher proportion of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to the state average.

The First Nations community is larger than in about 88% of similar areas. Year 12 completion for First Nations residents is 42.5%, which is well above the national figure of 37.0%.

One-parent families and people living alone are much more common here than in most similar areas. Because of this, homes tend to be smaller, with a typical size of 2.3 people per home.

Renting is very common, with 40% of households renting, which is well above the national average. Detached houses are the most frequent dwelling type, though they are less common here than in many other areas.

The area has a very high number of public transport stops and departures, though most people still commute by car. Working from home has become much more common, rising from 1.9% in 2011 to 21.0% in 2021.

The community is quite mobile, with 44.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

More adults are working or looking for work than in the state average, although full-time employment is well below the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance and education.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage, though it scores quite low for general access to money and resources. Population growth since 2021 has been much lower than the state average.

The area is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,058mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the New South Wales average.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 99% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Access to parks and health services is far above the state average, making it a highly connected area.