Campbelltown

The typical resident is 35, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 21.9% of the population, a rate well above the state and national figures, while seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas.

Born overseas, 35% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure well above the state and national averages. This diversity is reflected in the ancestry data, where Indian and Philippine backgrounds are common.

People using another language at home make up 35.7% of the community, which is far above the national figure. This has risen 11 points since 2011, though the proportion of people who speak little or no English has barely changed.

Religion is less common here than elsewhere, with the percentage of people reporting no religion far below the national figure. However, this group has still grown by 9.7 points since 2011.

The number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen 9.2 points since 2011 to 20.8%, though this remains well below the state average. Year 12 completion has also seen a significant increase of 13 points over the last decade.

Typical weekly personal income is $736, which is a little below the national figure of $805. While typical household income is about the same as the national figure, those earning $2,000 or more per week are much less common here than in most other areas.

About 6.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 27.3%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, though the number of volunteers has fallen 3.6 points since 2011 to 8.5%, which is well below the national figure.

There is a large First Nations community here, with a typical age of 21, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. Unemployment for First Nations people is 10.1%, slightly lower than the national rate.

Homes are more crowded than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of children and the fact that one-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas.

Large homes are very common, with 83.1% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. However, outright home ownership is much lower than usual, and typical monthly mortgage payments are a little above the national figure.

Working from home has surged to 25.7%, well above the national figure, though it remains below the state average. Most people use a car to get to work, as only 3.6% use public transport.

About 38.2% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is about the same as the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.2% of the population, which is well below the state and national averages.

Unemployment is 6.3%, which is a little above the national figure. The number of adults working or looking for work is also lower than in most other areas.

The population is continuing to grow, with an estimated increase of 7.5% since 2021, which is a little above the New South Wales average.

The area is quite wet, with average annual rainfall of 1,099mm, which is far above the state average of 515mm.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, but far fewer are within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries compared to the state average.