Woongarrah

The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up 24.6% of the population. This helps explain why the typical age is only 36, which is noticeably lower than the New South Wales figure of 39.

While 14.7% of residents were born overseas—higher than in many similar areas—this is still far below the state and national averages. Most people claim Australian or English ancestry, with 41.3% for each.

English is the main language for 88.5% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in many similar areas, the figure is still far below the national average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 56.7%. Those reporting no religion make up 36.2% of the population, which is a little above the state figure.

Academic qualifications are lower than the national average, with only 14% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents completed Year 12 at a rate far below the state figure of 58.9%.

Household incomes are quite high, with typical weekly earnings of $2,255, which is well above the national figure. About 28% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a result much higher than most areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.2% of people living with a long-term condition. Mental health conditions are reported by 10.5% of residents, which is a little above the national figure.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 33.6% of people providing this support, well above the national average. However, the rate of volunteering is much lower than most areas at 10.8%.

The First Nations community is among the largest for this level, and the typical personal income for these residents is well above the national figure. The median age is also noticeably younger than the state and national averages.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 66.9% of families.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 98.3% have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rents are well above the national figure, and monthly mortgage payments are also much higher than in most areas.

Car travel is the primary way to get to work, as only 0.5% of people use public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 45.4% have two cars.

The community has seen significant movement, with 39.8% of residents arriving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.8% of the population.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, and retail trade.

While most homes are within a short walk of a school, park, or public transport, only 10.2% are within 15 minutes of groceries. This makes the area far less walkable than the state average.