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Ingleburn
12 km²
A huge variety of cultural backgrounds defines Ingleburn, where 42.1% of residents were born overseas. This is a young and growing community, with a typical resident aged 37 and a high proportion of children under 15. The area is very walkable and well-connected, making it a practical place for families. This blend of international heritage and family-friendly living creates a distinctive character within the Campbelltown region.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
35 schools within reach make Ingleburn convenient for families.
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The community is notably young, as the typical resident is 37 and children under 15 make up 20.5% of the population, which is higher than most areas. Conversely, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over is well below the national figure.
Ingleburn is a diverse hub where 42.1% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. While Australian and English are the most common ancestries, there are significant Indian and Filipino communities.
Reflecting its high overseas birth rate, 41.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state and national figures. About 5.2% of the population speaks little or no English.
Religious life is strong here, with 47% of people identifying as Christians. This is reflected in the proportion of people with no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 23.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is at 59%, which is about the same as the state and national averages.
Typical weekly household income is $1,596, which is a little below the national figure. Those earning high wages are less common here, with only 6% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are slightly less common than in the rest of the country, with 26.3% of residents reporting one. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is higher than in most areas.
Volunteering is much lower here than in the rest of the state, with only 8.2% of people participating. About 26.2% of residents provide unpaid care for children, which is about the same as the national average.
There are 421 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 21.
Homes tend to be larger and more crowded, with 2.8 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas, making up 17.2% of households.
Rental properties are well above the national average at 34.1%, and the typical weekly rent of $380 is higher than in most similar areas. Many homes are spacious, with 79.3% having three or more bedrooms.
Public transport use is very high, with 6.1% of people commuting by transit and 26.7% working from home. The area is exceptionally well-served, with 113 public transport stops.
The population is quite mobile, with 35.3% of people having moved in the last five years. This includes 11.5% who arrived from overseas during that time.
Unemployment is a little above the national figure at 6.8%. The most common industries for workers are health care and social assistance, retail trade, and transport.
Ingleburn is very walkable, with a score of 6.8. Almost every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and most are close to parks, schools, and groceries.