Kemps Creek

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 44 and 21.2% of people aged 65 and over. This is well above the state and national averages.

Birthplaces are diverse, with 29.5% of people born overseas. Italian ancestry is particularly strong, accounting for 22.4% of the population.

Language diversity is very high; 39% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the New South Wales and Australian figures.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 64.6% identifying as Christian. Only 15.5% report no religion, a figure far below the national average.

Schooling and tertiary qualifications are lower than in most areas. Only 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 39.6% have completed Year 12, both far below the state average.

Typical household income is $1,753 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical personal weekly income is $633, well below the national figure of $805.

A higher than usual proportion of the community needs help with daily activities, at 8.0%. Long-term health conditions are reported at 27.3%, which is about the same as the state average.

Participation in volunteering is among the lowest at this level, with only 4.2% of people volunteering, well below the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations households earn more than most similar areas, with a typical income of $1,924. However, the unemployment rate for this group is far above the national figure at 30.0%.

Homes are generally large, with 3.2 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas, making up 16.3% of households.

Separate houses make up 91.9% of dwellings, and 88.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $470, which is well above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. However, 28.4% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with only 20.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 48.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average. Common industries for locals include construction and agriculture.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.0. Almost no one can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.