Warabrook

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national figures. Children under 15 make up 14.0% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales average of 18.2%.

Overseas-born residents make up 21.0% of the community, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the state average of 29.3%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, Irish, and Chinese.

Language diversity is high, with 18.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than in most similar areas, and 4.3% of residents speak little or no English.

About 33.8% of residents report no religion, which is about the same as the New South Wales figure. Over half the population, or 56.9%, identify as Christian.

The area is well-qualified, with 23.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, Year 12 completion at 50.9% is well below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,634, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes follow a similar trend, with the typical weekly amount of $747 sitting slightly below the national average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, and 14.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

More people provide unpaid care here than in most areas, sitting 2.3 percentage points above the national figure. Additionally, 4.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is higher than the state average.

First Nations residents in Warabrook earn more than those in most similar areas, with a typical personal income of $900. The unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%, which is far below the national figure of 12.3%.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 17.1% of households. People living alone also make up a higher share of the community than usual at 27.0%.

Homes here are typically larger, with 79.3% having three or more bedrooms, far above the state average. While 37.3% of homes are owned outright, the rental rate is 33.4%, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 14 stops in the area and 98.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk. Despite this, 55.8% of people still drive themselves to work.

The community is relatively mobile, with 36.4% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 12.5% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 54.8%. The most common industry is health care and social assistance, employing 22.8% of the workforce.

Warabrook is very walkable, with 95.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, far above the state figure of 57.1%. Most residents can also reach groceries and parks within a 15-minute walk.