Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Badgerys Creek
18 km²
A population of just 25 people makes Badgerys Creek a sparsely populated area. The community is older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 46, and has seen its numbers shrink by 58% since 2016. It is a diverse place where nearly half the residents were born overseas, and many live in large, detached houses. This small group is largely car-dependent and lives in a setting with very few local amenities.
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The population has aged recently, with the typical resident now 46. While 43.5% of people are in de facto relationships, there are no children under 15 living here.
Overseas birth is common, with 48% of residents born abroad, a figure far above the national average. Filipino, Italian, and New Zealander ancestries are the most prominent after Australian.
About 28% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is a little above the state average. However, everyone in the community speaks English to some degree.
Christianity is the main affiliation for 60% of the population. Those reporting no religion make up 16%, which is far below the national figure.
A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 43.5% have completed Year 12. This is lower than most other areas.
Typical weekly household income is $2,083, which is a little above the state and national figures. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week.
The community is healthier than most, with only 20% of people reporting a long-term health condition and no one requiring daily help with activities.
Participation in unpaid work is very low; no one here volunteers, and no one provides unpaid care or does significant housework.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are larger than usual with 2.6 people per dwelling. One-parent families make up 30% of households, which is far above the national figure.
Renting is very common at 65%, and 90% of the homes are separate houses with three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is very low at $182.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning a vehicle and no one commuting by public transport.
The community is relatively stable, with only 28% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.
Fewer people are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 47.8%, though there is currently no unemployment.
Despite having no local businesses, the area is ranked as having high overall advantage and a perfect score for education and job skills.
The area receives 966mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the New South Wales average. Maximum temperatures are typical for the state.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are virtually no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.