Werrington Downs

The area is noticeably younger than the state average, with children under 15 making up 22.3% of the population. This contributes to a much lower proportion of seniors compared to most other areas.

While 80.9% of residents were born in Australia, those born overseas make up 15.3% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the New South Wales average.

English is the main language for 86.4% of people. Those who use another language at home represent 9.5% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas but still far below the state figure.

Christianity is the most common religion at 53.8%. Those reporting no religion make up 36.8%, a figure that is well above the state average.

Education levels are around the middle for similar areas, though the 13.4% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure. The area is well-served by schools, with 21 located within 3 km.

Incomes are high for this area, with a typical weekly household income of $2,139 and personal incomes a little above the national figure.

Health profiles are typical for the region, with 29.7% of people living with a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average.

A high proportion of residents provide unpaid childcare, at 32.3%, which is well above the national figure. However, volunteering rates are among the lowest for this level of area.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with a typical personal income of $877 and an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is well below the national figure.

Large households are common, with 2.8 people per home and 59.7% of dwellings consisting of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to other areas.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 94.8% having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the state average, and typical monthly mortgage payments are also high at $2,167.

Most people rely on cars, though 25.3% of the workforce works from home. Public transport access is strong, with every home located within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is lower than in most areas and far below the state average.

The workforce is active, with 67% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in construction and health care.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of both a park and a school. Most residents also live within a 15-minute walk of groceries.