Leppington

Leppington is noticeably younger than the rest of Australia, with a typical age of 32 and a high proportion of children. Seniors make up only 11% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

People born overseas make up 39.6% of the community, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries include Australian, English, Indian, and Italian.

Language diversity is very high here, with 47.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the New South Wales average of 26.6%, although only 5.8% of residents speak little or no English.

The community is more religious than most areas, with 52.7% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up only 15.5%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Residents are well qualified, with 64.5% having completed Year 12, well above the national average. About 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is slightly above the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $2,275, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. About 30.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a standing that is much higher than most areas.

The population is generally healthy, with only 19.4% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national average of 27.7%.

A high number of residents provide unpaid care for children, at 34.9%, which is well above the national figure. However, the rate of volunteering is among the lowest for similar areas.

First Nations households in Leppington earn a typical weekly income of $2,272, which is well above the national figure of $1,507. The unemployment rate for this group is also well below the national average at 6.8%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.2 people per household. Most are couples with children (71.1%), and very few people live alone compared to the state average.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 95.1% of homes being separate dwellings. Most are large, with 88.3% having three or more bedrooms, though typical monthly mortgage payments are very high at $2,700.

Car use is common, but 33.7% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure. While public transport stops are plentiful, very few people use these services for their daily commute.

Leppington is seeing huge movement, with 68.7% of people having moved house in the last five years. This is far above the national average of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work (64.0%) compared to the national average. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 4.0, well below the state average. While many homes are near public transport, very few residents can walk to health services, parks, or groceries within 15 minutes.