Campbelltown

The community is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 34 and 19.3% of residents being children under 15. About 4.5% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the national figure.

Overseas birth rates are among the highest at this level, with 35.0% of people born outside Australia. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with English, Australian, and Irish being the most common ancestries.

Language diversity is high, as 31.9% of residents use a language other than English at home, well above the national average of 22.3%. English is still the primary language for 60.3% of the community.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, as those with no religion make up 24.9% of the population. This is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

A higher number of adults hold bachelor degrees or higher (21.2%) compared to similar areas, though this is well below the state average of 27.8%. About 54.8% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,432, which is well below the state average of $1,829. Only 14.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that sits around the middle for similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 9.6% of people reporting a mental health condition. Additionally, 6.9% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level at 8.0%, well below the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is common at 24.1%, though this is slightly below the state average.

The area has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level, totaling 747 people. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is $660, which is a little above both the state and national figures.

One-parent families (19.3%) and people living alone (32.5%) are both much more common here than in most other areas. These figures are well above the national averages of 14.1% and 25.6% respectively.

Renting is very common, with 49.0% of households renting, far above the national average of 30.6%. This helps explain why very few people own their homes outright (16.8%), a rate that is far below the state average.

Public transport use is much higher than in similar areas, supported by a very high number of stops and a typical one-minute walk to the nearest stop. About 13.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

The area is highly mobile, with 53.9% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national rate of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a significant 15.0% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 7.2%, which is a little above the national average of 5.1%. Only 55.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is very walkable, with 86.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a range of amenities. This is far above the state average, particularly for access to health services and parks.