Warragamba - Silverdale

The population is growing and notably young, with 22% of people under 15, which is well above the national figure. There is a significant First Nations presence here, at 5.1%, which is much higher than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 10.1% of the population, a figure far below the state and national averages.

English is the primary language for 88.6% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average.

About 63.7% of residents identify as Christian, while 29.5% have no religion, though this last group has grown by 17 percentage points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 41.4% completing Year 12.

Incomes are high here, with 32.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical weekly household income of $2,330 is also much higher than most areas.

The community is generally healthy, with only 4.1% of people needing help with daily activities, which is lower than the state and national figures.

Family life is central here, with 31.9% of people providing unpaid childcare and 27.4% doing significant housework, both figures well above the national average.

First Nations residents are doing well compared to other areas, with a typical personal income of $826 and an unemployment rate of just 5.7%, which is well below the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, averaging 3.1 people per household, and the vast majority of families are couples with children.

The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 91.8% having three or more bedrooms. While few people rent, those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,383, which is higher than most areas.

Cars are essential, as 98% of homes own at least one vehicle and almost no one uses public transport to commute. Working from home is common, with 23.8% of the workforce doing so.

The community is relatively stable, with only 2% of recent arrivals coming from overseas, among the lowest rates in the region.

The local workforce is active, with 69% of adults working or looking for work, and a very low unemployment rate of 2.4%. Construction is the biggest industry, employing 19.3% of the population.

The area is considered advantaged overall, with a high score for access to money and resources, and it has seen rapid population growth of 24.5% since 2021.

The area receives a high amount of rainfall, averaging 1,096mm annually, which is far above the New South Wales average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.