Camden Park

The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up 23.3% of the population and seniors being well below the state average at 11.8%. The typical resident is 39, and most people are married.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 87.0% born here and only 12.4% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 94.3% of the community, meaning the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the main faith for 73.0% of residents, while those with no religion make up 24.3%, a figure far below the national average.

The area is well-qualified, with 23.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have completed Year 12, and the area is served by 14 schools within 3km.

Wealth is a defining feature here, with 52.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the state average. Typical weekly family income is $3,317, which is among the highest for its level.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with lower rates of mental health conditions and long-term health issues than most similar areas.

Family life is a priority, as 33.9% of people provide unpaid childcare, a rate well above the national average. About 14.8% of the community also volunteer.

The First Nations community here is relatively small but prosperous, with a typical personal income of $1,071 and a Year 12 completion rate far above the national average.

Large families are the norm, with 73.8% of homes consisting of couples with children. This helps explain why homes are larger, with an average of 3.3 people per household.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, 98.4% of which have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare at 5.8%, while 61.3% of homes are owned with a mortgage.

Cars are essential, as 49.6% of people drive to work and almost every home has a vehicle. While 29.5% of people work from home, public transport is rarely used for commuting.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.8% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The area has a very active workforce, with 73.7% of adults working or looking for work. Professionals and managers make up the largest share of occupations.

The neighbourhood is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While nearly everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, almost no one can walk to a school or health service.