Mount Druitt

This is a notably young community, with a typical age of 33 and a children's population well above the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up only 10.3% of residents, which is well below the New South Wales average.

People born overseas make up 53.1% of the population, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries include Australian, Filipino, English, and Indian.

Cultural diversity is very high, with 59.8% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the state average. About 9.5% of residents speak little or no English, which is also well above the national figure.

Religious affiliation is common here, as the 11.9% of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity and Islam are the most prominent faiths.

A high number of residents have completed Year 12, which is a little above the national figure. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 23.2% of adults, though this is well below the state average.

Typical weekly incomes are well below the national figures, with the usual family income at $1,625. Only 4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well below the national average.

A higher than average 6.5% of people need help with daily activities. However, those with mental health conditions or long-term health issues are much lower than in most other areas.

Volunteering is quite low at 7.3%, which is well below the national figure. Around 25.9% of people provide unpaid childcare, a rate that is about the same as the state average.

There are 408 First Nations people in the area, and the unemployment rate for this group is 14.6%, which is well above the state average. Year 12 completion for First Nations residents is also well below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home, and one-parent families are much more common than in most areas. Only 20% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure.

Renting is very common, with 49.1% of households renting, a figure far above the national average. Detached houses are rare here, and only 18.5% of homes are owned outright, which is far below the state average.

The area has a very high number of public transport stops and routes, and 11.9% of homes have no motor vehicle. This is higher than most areas, and a higher-than-average 5.5% of people commute using public transport.

The community is quite mobile, with 40% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 16.6% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Unemployment is high at 9.2%, which is well above the national average. Only 51.3% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure well below the state average.

The area is very walkable, with 99.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every home is also within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, health services, and groceries.