Raworth

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 36 and a high proportion of children under 15. First Nations people make up 4.8% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to New South Wales. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community. Only 4.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 39.2% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure and well above the New South Wales average. Over half of the population identifies as Christian.

Residents are more likely to have completed Year 12 than most similar areas, though this is still well below the state average. About 18.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that is higher than most similar areas.

The area is wealthier than most similar places, with typical weekly household incomes of $2,203, which is well above the national figure. About 28% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.3% of residents. Long-term health conditions are also well above the national average at 31.4%.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 37.2% of people providing this support, which is far above the national figure. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

First Nations residents in Raworth are noticeably younger than those in the state and have a far higher typical household income of $2,625. Unemployment among this group is 0.0%, which is far below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than average, with 2.9 people per dwelling and a very low number of people living alone. Over 65% of households consist of couples with children.

Large homes are standard, with 94.5% having three or more bedrooms and 89.4% being separate houses. Renting is less common than in the state, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $440.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 56.4% of workers driving to work. While there are more public transport stops than most similar areas, only 0.3% of people use them to commute.

Raworth is seeing significant turnover, with 48.7% of residents moving in the last five years, a figure well above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals account for 6.5% of the population.

Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most areas, with 71.3% of adults active in the labour market. The most common industries for local workers are health care, retail, and construction.

While almost all homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, very few are near groceries or health services. This results in a walkability score that is well below the state average.