Plumpton

The typical resident is 38, which is much lower than most similar areas. Children under 15 make up 20.3% of the population, a figure slightly above the state and national averages.

People born overseas make up 36.7% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. New Zealand and India are among the most common birthplaces outside Australia.

Language diversity is very high, with 39.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, with Punjabi being the most common non-English language at 10.1%.

Religious affiliation is common here; only 15.2% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity and Islam are the most prominent faiths.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 35.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Typical household weekly income is $1,812, which is about the same as the national figure. However, personal weekly income is a little below the national figure at $687.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with only 15.2% reporting a long-term health condition. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, as 19.7% of people provide unpaid care, a rate well above the national average. Conversely, volunteering is very low at 7.6%.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.0% of the population, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes in Plumpton are notably crowded, with 3.5 people per home, which is well above the national average of 2.5. Most households are couples with children.

Housing costs are high, with typical monthly home-loan payments of $2,484 and weekly rents of $450, both of which are well above the state and national figures.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 65.7% of workers drive and there are no public transport stops or routes available. Only 8.6% of people work from home.

The community is relatively stable, with 25.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 65.7%, though the unemployment rate is also much higher at 12.8%. Many residents work in construction and wholesale trade.

Plumpton is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.