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Bargo
49 km²
Larger than about 89% of similar areas, Bargo is a substantial residential community in the Wollondilly region. It is a family-oriented place where 20.3% of the population are children, which is higher than the national figure. The area is predominantly made up of detached houses and large households, reflecting a spacious, suburban character. While it remains largely Australian-born, there is a notable First Nations presence that is much higher than in most other similar areas.
Bargo has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
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The community is slightly older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 41. About 5.4% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is a little above the figures for New South Wales and Australia.
Bargo is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 84.5% born here. Only 11.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is far below the state and national averages.
English is the main language for 90% of the population. While 6% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in many similar areas, with 59% of residents identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 34.4%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 27.8%, and Year 12 completion is also far below the national average at 36.2%.
Typical household incomes are about the same as the state and national figures, sitting at $1,736 a week. However, 22.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than in most similar areas.
Health challenges are more prevalent here than in most similar areas, with 32.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the New South Wales average of 27%.
Unpaid work is common, as people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly is well above the national figure. Similarly, 27.8% of people care for children unpaid, which is higher than in most areas.
There are 245 First Nations people in Bargo, one of the largest groups at this level. This community is more likely to speak a First Nations language (7.3%) than people in other areas, and household incomes are well above the national figure.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. This is a little above the national figure and is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 58.6% of families.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 89.2% of all homes. Large homes are very common, with 84.8% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure of 73.8%.
Most people rely on cars, and 80% of homes have at least one vehicle. While there are many public transport stops per person, only 0.8% of people use these services to commute, which is below the state average.
Bargo has a stable population, with only 27.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%, and recent arrivals from overseas are also far below the national average.
About 59.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is around the middle for its level. The most common industries for local workers are construction, health care, and retail.
Bargo is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.0, which is well below the state average. Many residents live more than 15 minutes away from parks, schools, and groceries.