Werrington

The population is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a much higher proportion of children and far fewer seniors. About 5.1% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the national average.

Overseas birth rates are among the highest for this level at 33.9%, well above the national figure of 27.7%. While many residents have Australian or English ancestry, there are also significant Indian and Filipino communities.

A high 30.8% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national average. Punjabi, Tagalog and Hindi are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religiousity is more common here than elsewhere, as the 30% who report no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 44.1%, followed by Hinduism at 9.5%.

A higher number of adults here have a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the state average. Over half of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly family income is $1,885, which is a little below the national figure. Only 6% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a result that is well below the national average.

About 9.8% of residents have a mental health condition, which is higher than most areas. Those needing help with daily activities make up 5.5% of the population, about the same as the state average.

Unpaid childcare is common, with 29.4% of people caring for children, well above the national figure. However, volunteering is very low, with only 7.5% of people participating.

The area has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level. These residents are noticeably younger than the national average and have a Year 12 completion rate that is well above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. There is a much higher rate of one-parent families (21.5%) compared to most other areas.

Renting is very common at 45.9%, far above the national average, while outright home ownership is among the lowest for this level. Detached houses are much less common here than in the rest of the state.

Public transport use is among the highest for this level, supported by a high number of stops and routes. Around 11.1% of homes have no car, which is well above the national figure.

The community is quite transient, with 51.6% of people moving house in the last five years—far above the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a much higher proportion of the population than in most areas.

More people are employed full-time here than in most similar areas, and the rate of people working or looking for work is slightly above the state average. However, the unemployment rate is much higher than most areas.

The area is very walkable, with 93.7% of homes having a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Most residents can easily walk to groceries, health services and public transport within 15 minutes.