Cameron Park

This is a young area where children under 15 make up 25.4% of the population, well above the national average of 18.2%. Seniors are much less common here than in most areas, representing just 9.3% of residents.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.3% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are common following Australian roots.

About 12.8% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than in similar areas. However, this is still well below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.

A little more than 40% of people report having no religion, which is well above the state figure of 33.2%. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 48.2%.

The area has a higher rate of bachelor degrees (21.2%) and Year 12 completions (54.3%) than most similar areas, though both figures remain well below the state and national averages.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $2,464. This is well above the national figure of $1,746.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.9% of residents. This is a little above the national figure of 8.8%.

A very high 39.9% of people provide unpaid care for children, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas at 11.5%.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with a typical personal income of $794 that is well above the national figure. Year 12 completion (46.7%) is also well above the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 71% of families.

Large homes are the norm, with 95.8% having three or more bedrooms and 96% being separate houses. Typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $510.

Cars are essential here, as 59.6% of people drive to work and very few (0.3%) use public transport. However, 87% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a bus stop.

The area is seeing significant movement, with 44.6% of people having moved home in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

A high 74.5% of adults are working or looking for work, far above the national figure of 61.1%. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry.

While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or groceries, the area is far below the state average for access to health services.