Warnervale

The community is much younger than most areas, with a typical age of 34 and a higher proportion of children under 15 than the state average. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 6.1% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry are predominantly English or Irish. Only 12.6% of people were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 91% of the community. While 6.3% of people use another language at home, this is far below the New South Wales average.

About 40.1% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the state average. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 49.6%.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 45.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $1,929 a week. While 25.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, typical personal incomes are slightly below the state average.

Mental health conditions are reported by 11.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure. About 28.7% of people have a long-term health condition, which is consistent with the state average.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in most areas, which is consistent with the high number of young families. However, only 10.2% of people volunteer, which is well below the national average.

First Nations residents in Warnervale are far younger than those across Australia, with a typical age of just 16. Personal income for this group is well above the state average at $949.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high rate of one-parent families, which is well above the national figure.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 89.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Rents are well above the national figure, with a typical weekly cost of $490.

Almost every home has a motor vehicle, as very few people use public transport to commute. Despite this car reliance, there are more public transport stops per person here than in most other areas.

The community has seen significant movement, with 40.2% of people moving to the area in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8% of the population.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 7.9%. Full-time employment is far below the national average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.