South Windsor

The area has a very strong First Nations presence, with 9.1% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure. It is notably younger than the rest of the state, with few seniors and many more children than usual.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Scottish or Irish ancestry. About 14.2% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the New South Wales average.

English is the dominant language for 84.3% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in similar areas, this is still far below the state and national averages.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 37.4% of the community, which is well above the New South Wales average.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 12.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 39.5%.

Typical weekly household incomes are a little below the national figure at $1,466. Higher earners are less common here, with only 5.6% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

Residents experience more health challenges than most areas, with 32.8% having a long-term condition. Mental health conditions are particularly more common, affecting 12.9% of people.

Participation in unpaid care for children is around the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than in most areas, at 9.5%.

With 539 residents, this is one of the largest First Nations communities at this level. The population is noticeably younger than the national average, and Year 12 completion is well below the national figure at 28.1%.

One-parent families are very common, making up 24.6% of households, which is far above the national average. About 29.4% of people live alone, a figure higher than in most similar areas.

Rental properties are far more common than the state average, with 44.1% of households renting. While 80.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms, very few are owned outright.

The area is well served by public transport stops, and most people live within a short walk of one. Despite this, the majority of workers still rely on cars to get to work.

The community is relatively mobile, with 37.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.2% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Construction, health, and retail are the main industries for local workers. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

While almost all homes are within a short walk of a park or transport, the area is poorly served by walkable shops and health services. This results in a walkability score that is well below the New South Wales average.