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South Wentworthville
2 km²
More than half of the people in South Wentworthville use a language other than English at home, making it one of the most linguistically diverse areas in the region. This is a notably young community where the typical resident is 35 and children under 15 are much more common than in most other areas. Many of these families have arrived from overseas, particularly India and China. The area is highly walkable and serves as a hub for families, with large households and a high number of children.
Families are well catered for: 52 schools serve South Wentworthville.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with 21.1% of residents being children under 15. Seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas.
Birthplaces are highly diverse, with 44.3% of residents born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Indian and Chinese ancestries are among the most common after Australian and English.
Language diversity is very high, as 54.8% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 8.3% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is common here, with only 12.1% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure. Christianity is the most common faith, followed by Islam and Hinduism.
The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 25.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is a little above the state and national figures.
Typical household income is around the national figure at $1,793 a week. While many households are in the middle range, those earning $3,000 or more per week are well below the state average.
Residents report fewer long-term health conditions and mental health issues than most other areas. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is about the same as the national figure.
Volunteer rates are among the lowest for this level and well below the national figure. Unpaid care for children is slightly below the state and national averages.
There are 39 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is a little below the state and national figures.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. This is a little above the national figure, and 67.8% of households consist of couples with children.
Renting is much more common here than in most areas, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure. Detached houses are far less common than in the rest of Australia.
The area is very well connected, with a high number of public transport stops and 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Working from home is also far more common than the national figure.
The population is quite mobile, with 38.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.8% of the community.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the national figure, and the unemployment rate is a little above the state average. Many residents work in health care or retail.
This is a very walkable area, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks. It is far more walkable than the state average for most daily amenities.