Plumpton

Plumpton is much younger than the national average, with a typical age of 34 and a high proportion of children. Seniors make up only 10.1% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales figure of 17.6%.

More than half of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. Filipino, Australian, and English are the most common ancestries, with the Philippines being the most frequent birthplace outside Australia.

Language diversity is very high here, with 54.2% of people using a language other than English at home. Tagalog is the most common non-English language, and 5% of the community speaks little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, and the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure. Christianity and Islam are the most prominent faiths.

Education levels are strong, with 66.9% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the state average. About 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, and 26.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. However, those earning $2,000 or more personally are well below the state average.

Residents report fewer long-term health and mental health conditions than most other areas. However, 5.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the national figure.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, falling well below the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children is slightly more common here than in the rest of the state.

There are 173 First Nations people in the area. Those in this group have a typical personal income of $734, which is well above the national figure of $540.

Homes in Plumpton are larger than usual, with 3.5 people per household. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state, and nearly 74% of families are couples with children.

Most people live in separate houses, and 91.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Outright home ownership is far below the state average, while typical weekly rents are slightly above the national figure.

Public transport use is higher than in most similar areas, and 93.3% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Around 23.9% of the workforce works from home.

About 33.9% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.3% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Full-time employment is higher than the national average, though the unemployment rate of 5.7% is also slightly higher. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents can also easily walk to groceries and schools, though access to health services is lower than the state average.