Leppington - Catherine Field

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with children under 15 making up 24.3% of the population. This youthfulness is reflected in the age structure, where 35% of residents are young adults aged 25 to 44.

This is a diverse community where 36.6% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. While many residents have Australian or English ancestry, there are significant Italian, Indian, and Chinese backgrounds.

Language diversity is very high here, with 44.5% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the New South Wales figure. Arabic, Hindi, and Italian are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is common in this area; only 15.7% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure. Christianity is the most common faith at 55.4%, followed by Islam and Hinduism.

Education levels are relatively high, with 25.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have completed Year 12, and the workforce is led by those in management, commerce, and engineering.

Household incomes are generally high, with 30.4% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the state average. The typical weekly household income of $2,271 is also well above the national figure.

Residents here are generally healthier than most, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (20.2%) and mental health conditions (4.8%) compared to the state and nation.

Caring for children is a major part of local life, with 32.9% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national average. However, volunteering is among the lowest for similar areas at 7.5%.

There are 201 First Nations people in the area. First Nations household incomes ($2,266) and personal incomes are well above the state and national figures, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.2 people per household. Nearly 70% of families are couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses (95.8%), and nearly 90% of homes have three or more bedrooms. This preference for large homes is linked to the high number of families with children.

Cars are essential here, as only 2.0% of homes have no motor vehicle. While 32.2% of people work from home, most who commute do so by car, as public transport use is very low at 1.9%.

The area has seen huge movement, with 62% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national figure. Despite this growth, recent arrivals from overseas (7.8%) are lower than in other areas.

Working life is steady, with 63.4% of adults working or looking for work, which is above the national figure. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail.

This is a highly advantaged area with a very high overall advantage score of 1,055. It is growing rapidly, with the population increasing by 67.3% since 2021, far above the state average.

The area receives significantly more rainfall than the New South Wales average, with an annual average of 994mm. Temperatures are typical for the region, with a maximum average of 24.9 degrees.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 3.5. Many residents live far from essential services, with only 7.4% within a 15-minute walk of health services.