Wetherill Park Industrial

The population is very small and far older than the national average, with a typical age of 56. There are no residents aged 65 and over, and the number of children under 15 is far below the state figure at 8.1%.

Born overseas, 67.6% of residents come from other countries, which is far above the national figure. Vietnamese ancestry is the most common at 48.6%.

Language diversity is very high, with 59.5% of people using another language at home—far above the national average. About 27% of residents speak little or no English, which is also far above the state average.

Buddhism is the most common religion at 37.8%. The proportion of people with no religion is 13.5%, which is far below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly family incomes are far above the national figure at $3,499. However, typical personal weekly incomes are far below the state average at $466, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (21.6%). No residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteering is very high at 29.4%, far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 17.6% of people providing support, which is well above the state figure.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here.

Households are small, with 1.9 people per home, which is well below the state average of 2.6.

Homes are more crowded than usual, with 1.3 people per bedroom, well above the national average. The typical weekly rent is $400, which is about the same as the state average.

The area is exceptionally well served by buses, with 63 stops and a number of departures per 1,000 people that is far above the state average.

About 38.9% of people moved here in the last five years, a figure slightly below the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 44.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.

Despite the small population, the area is a significant commercial center with 1,840 businesses.

The area receives far more rainfall than the state average, with an annual total of 1,030mm.

While 97.9% of homes are within a short walk of public transport, the area is generally less walkable than the state average for other needs. Most homes are far from schools, health services, and parks.