Narellan

The area is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 36. It has a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 6.1%, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (82.3%), though 13.7% were born overseas. This is higher than many similar areas, but still far below the New South Wales average.

English is the main language for 87.1% of people. While 9.1% use another language at home—a figure much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common religion at 59.3%. About 30.3% of people report no religion, which is a little below the state figure and well below the national average.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 12.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the area has a high number of schools, with 24 located within 3 km.

Typical household weekly income is $1,706, which is about the same as the national figure. Around 16.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate well below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.1% of people having a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also reported at 11.6%, which is well above the state average.

Unpaid care for children is slightly above the national average at 27.0%. However, volunteering is low, with only 8.7% of people volunteering, which is among the lowest for its level.

There are 204 First Nations people in the area, one of the largest counts for this level. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 18.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families make up 19.8% of the community, which is well above the state and national figures.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 89.9% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common than in similar areas at 36.6%, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $430.

Public transport access is excellent, with a typical 3-minute walk to the nearest stop. Despite this, 52.7% of workers still commute by car, and 20.8% work from home.

About 33% of residents moved in the last five years, which is around the middle for its level. Recent overseas arrivals make up 9.8% of the population, a higher figure than most similar areas.

The local workforce is mostly in construction (14.8%) and retail (12.2%). The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is a little below the state and national figures.

Narellan is very walkable, with a score of 7.2. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or a school, and 88.7% are close to groceries, far exceeding the state average.