Windermere Park

The area has a significant First Nations population at 7.5%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The typical resident is 38, and there is a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the state or national figures. Australian and English are the most common ancestries, making up 47.5% and 43.6% respectively.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.5% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is much higher than in most similar areas.

Nearly half the community (47.1%) reports having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is also common, accounting for 46.1% of residents.

Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with only 12.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Far fewer residents have completed Year 12 compared to the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,446, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $1,829. Only 5.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a standing that is lower than most similar areas.

Health challenges are common here, as 39.3% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. This is reflected in the high rate of mental health conditions (13.0%) and arthritis (12.7%).

The community is active in caregiving, with a much higher rate of people providing unpaid care than in most similar areas. There is also a notably high number of people who have served in the Defence Force (4.4%).

First Nations residents are younger than the national average, with a typical age of 19. While 45.5% have completed Year 12—well above the national figure—unemployment is very high at 24.1%.

One-parent families are very common, accounting for 23.0% of households, which is among the highest for its level. About 27% of people live alone, slightly more than the national average.

The area is dominated by large, separate houses, with 84.9% of homes having three or more bedrooms. While 27% of households rent, the typical weekly rent of $380 is much higher than in most similar areas.

Most people drive to work, and 10% work from home, which is far below the national figure. However, public transport access is high, with every home within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The community is relatively mobile, with 37.6% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is common, though the unemployment rate of 6.2% is much higher than in most similar areas. The most common industries for residents are health care and social assistance.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 95.9% near a park. However, it is far below the state average for access to schools within a 15-minute walk.