Calderwood

The community is very young, with children under 15 making up 29% of the population, far above the national figure of 18.2%. It is also a place where de facto relationships are much more common than in most areas, and the proportion of seniors is far below the state average.

While 84.9% of residents were born in Australia, there is a notable presence of people born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common overseas birthplace, followed by India and the Philippines.

About 10.1% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

Religion is less common here than in the state average, with 40.4% of people reporting no religion, though Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 53.8%.

A higher number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to most similar areas, although this is still well below the state figure. Many residents have completed Year 12, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Incomes are high in Calderwood, with typical household weekly earnings of $2,431, which is well above the national figure. A significant 31.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a result much higher than most areas.

Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities.

The area has a very high rate of people caring for children unpaid, which is far above the national figure and consistent with the high number of children. Conversely, volunteering is among the lowest at this level.

First Nations people in this area have a typical personal income that is far above the national figure. The First Nations population is also noticeably younger than the state and national averages.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per household. Very few people live alone, and nearly 70% of households consist of couples with children.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 97.2% having three or more bedrooms. Most residents are paying off a mortgage, with typical monthly payments of $2,470, which is well above the national figure.

Car use is dominant, with 56.3% of people driving to work and almost no one using public transport to commute. While there are more public transport stops than in most similar areas, the walk to the nearest stop is longer than average.

The neighborhood has seen massive growth, with a staggering 93.2% of people moving here in the last five years, far above the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The unemployment rate of 2.2% is lower than both the state and national figures.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Residents have very little access to groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.