South Penrith

The area is younger than most, with a typical resident aged 37. Children under 15 make up 20.6% of the population, which is higher than the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 18% were born overseas. This is higher than in many similar areas, but well below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.

English is the main language for 84.5% of the community. While 11.5% of people use another language at home—which is much higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the state average.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, and 35.5% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is a little above the New South Wales average.

Educational qualifications are lower than the state average, with 14.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to 27.8% across New South Wales.

Typical weekly household income is $1,870, which is about the same as the state figure. About 20.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.2% of residents, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 27.0%. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in most similar areas.

Caring for children is common, with 28.6% of people doing so unpaid, which is well above the national figure. However, the volunteering rate of 9.4% is much lower than most other areas.

The area has a significant First Nations community of 666 people. They are noticeably younger than the national average, and their unemployment rate of 4.9% is well below the national figure of 12.3%.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household. One-parent families make up 18.6% of the community, which is well above the national average of 14.1%.

The area is dominated by detached houses, and 92.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $420, and typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,167.

While 24.7% of people work from home, very few use public transport to commute. Most residents rely on cars, and 40.1% of homes have two vehicles.

The community is relatively stable, with 32.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Most of the workforce is employed full-time, and those who work are often employed in construction, health care, or retail.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. Almost every home is also within 15 minutes of a school and groceries.