Cabramatta West

The area is younger than most, with a typical resident aged 37 and a higher-than-average proportion of children under 15. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 14.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Overseas birth is very common here, with 55.4% of people born outside Australia, a figure far above the national average. Vietnamese (37.0%) and Chinese (18.4%) are the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is very high, as 73.9% of residents use a language other than English at home. Consequently, 27.4% of people speak little or no English, which is far above the New South Wales average.

Buddhism is the most common religion at 36.3%, followed by Christianity at 31.0%. Only 20.0% of people report having no religion, a figure far below the national average.

A higher than average 51.0% of residents completed Year 12, though this is still well below the state figure. Around 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Personal incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical weekly personal income at $481. Typical weekly household income is $1,509, which is a little below the national figure.

People needing help with daily activities are more common here (7.8%) than in most areas. However, the rate of long-term health conditions (19.7%) and mental health conditions (4.0%) is well below the national average.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest for this level at 4.3%, well below the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children and housework is also lower than in most areas.

There are 67 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Those who speak a First Nations language (7.5%) are more common here than in most other areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.5 people per home. One-parent families are far more common than the national average, making up 26.2% of households.

Detached houses are very common (85.6%), and 84.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than in most areas, at 38.3%.

Public transport access is excellent, with every home within a 10-minute walk of a stop. While 51.4% of workers drive, 21.4% work from home, which is higher than most areas.

About 30.9% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the state and national figures. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.0% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 8.8%, which is much higher than the national figure. Only 41.3% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national average.

The suburb is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks. However, access to health services is lower than the state average, with only 42.0% of homes within a 15-minute walk.