Wetherill Park

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure. While children under 15 make up 18.3% of the population, about one in five residents is a senior aged 65 or over.

Cultural diversity is very high here, with 53.8% of people born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Common ancestries include Australian, Italian, English, Chinese, and Vietnamese.

Language diversity is a striking feature, as 62.9% of people use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 14.5% of residents speak little or no English.

The area is strongly religious, with 71.2% of people identifying as Christian. Only 10.2% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with 15.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, 53.1% of residents have completed Year 12, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Earnings are generally low, with a typical personal weekly income of $536, well below the national figure of $805. Only 6% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

A high number of people need help with daily activities, at 9.3%, which is well above the national figure. Long-term health conditions are reported by 26.1% of residents, most commonly arthritis.

Unpaid care is common here, with 15.1% of people providing such support, which is well above the national figure. However, only 6.4% of residents volunteer, among the lowest for its level.

The First Nations community is small but distinct, with 19.5% speaking a First Nations language, far above the state average. Typical personal income for this group is $762, which is well above the national figure.

Households tend to be larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 64.3% of families.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 92.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While 41.8% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are $480, which is well above the national figure.

Public transport infrastructure is extensive, with 104 stops and 9 routes, yet only 1.2% of people use it to commute. Most residents rely on cars, though 26.9% of people work from home.

The community is relatively stable, with 29.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.9% of the population.

Job numbers are low, with only 44.9% of adults working or looking for work, far below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, which is a little above the state average.

The area is somewhat walkable, and 98.7% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, access to schools and parks is far below the state average.