Camden South

Children under 15 make up 22.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. This contributes to the area being much younger than most similar places, with a typical age of 38.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.5% born here. This is far below the state and national figures for overseas birthplaces, with English and Australian being the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.9% of residents. Only 4.3% use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 62.5%. About 32.5% of residents report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

While 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also far below the state and national averages at 48.7%.

Household wealth is high, with typical weekly family incomes of $2,318, which is a little above the national figure. Weekly personal incomes are also much higher than in most similar areas.

Around 29.6% of people live with a long-term health condition, slightly above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most common reported condition at 10.9%.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, with 32.6% of people caring for children unpaid, well above the national figure of 26.3%.

There are 180 First Nations people in the area. This group sees much higher typical personal and household incomes compared to the state and national averages, and a 0.0% unemployment rate.

Homes here are larger than most, with an average of 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 62.4% of households are couples with children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 92.6% of homes being detached. Large homes are the standard, as 91.0% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, with 49.0% driving to work and only 0.6% using public transport. However, the area is well-served by bus stops, with a very short walk to the nearest one.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.8% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work here (64.3%) than in most similar areas. The most common industries are construction, health, and education.

While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park, public transport stop, or groceries, the area is generally less walkable than the state average due to fewer overall amenities.