Bidwill

Bidwill is far younger than the rest of the state, with 26.8% of residents being children under 15. This is among the highest levels for the area, while seniors make up only 11.9%, which is well below the national figure.

About 22.3% of people were born overseas, a figure that is much higher than most similar areas but still well below the New South Wales average.

One in five residents uses a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas, although this is about the same as the national average.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in many other areas; 46.7% of people identify as Christian, and 30.7% report having no religion, which is well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is far below state and national levels, with only 32.5% of residents completing Year 12 and just 5.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are among the lowest for this level, with the usual family earning $1,045 a week, far below the New South Wales figure of $2,185.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.8% of people reporting a long-term health condition and 11% living with a mental health condition.

Community participation is lower than usual, with only 5.2% of residents volunteering, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

The First Nations community is a significant part of the area, though they face higher hurdles, with an unemployment rate of 19.4% and a typical personal income of $448, which is well below the state average.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. One-parent families are very common, making up 45% of households, which is far above the national figure.

Rental properties dominate the market at 73%, far above the state average. While 90.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms, very few people own their homes outright.

Public transport access is excellent, with 29 stops and a typical 3-minute walk to the nearest one. However, 19.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, as only 24.9% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job opportunities are lower than average, with only 34.4% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate of 14% is among the highest for similar areas.

Everything is within a 15-minute walk for most residents, including parks and public transport. However, the area lacks nearby health services and groceries, which are far below the state average.