Dapto

The typical resident is 39 years old, and about 20% of the population are seniors. There is a notable First Nations presence at 4.9%, which is a little above the New South Wales average of 3.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia (81%), though the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born people than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for nearly 90% of the community. While 6.9% of people use another language at home—higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the state average of 26.6%.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 41.2% report no religion. This figure for no religion is well above the New South Wales average of 33.2%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure, sitting at 39.9%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,475, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also lower than most areas, with 45.4% of people earning under $650 a week.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas. Long-term health conditions affect 36.6% of residents, and 12.3% live with a mental health condition, both well above state levels.

Unpaid care is a common feature of life here, with 27.6% of people caring for children, which is a little above the national figure. However, the rate of volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with 539 people. The typical age for First Nations residents is 21, which is noticeably younger than the Australian average of 24.

Family homes are common, but one-parent families make up 18.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

The suburb is dominated by separate houses, with 84.7% of homes being detached. Large homes are the norm, as 84.4% have three or more bedrooms, far above the state average of 68.6%.

Most people drive to work, and 37.3% of homes have two vehicles. While public transport is used by only 1.1% of commuters, the area has a very high number of stops and routes.

The population is relatively stable, with 31% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far below the state average.

Full-time employment is lower than most areas at 54.8%. The local workforce is concentrated in health care and social assistance, as well as construction and retail.

The area is very walkable, with 98.2% of homes within 10 minutes of public transport and 90.8% near a school. However, access to health services is far below the state average.