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Mount Druitt
40 km²
A remarkably young community, Mount Druitt has a typical resident aged just 34. The area has grown quickly, adding about 21,597 people since 2011, and is now among the largest of its kind. It is a diverse hub where nearly half of the population speaks a language other than English at home. This is a family-focused place with a high number of children and large households, though it faces challenges with a higher unemployment rate than most similar areas.
Mount Druitt has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 35 schools serve Mount Druitt.
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The community is noticeably younger than the national average, with children under 15 making up 22.9% of the population. Seniors aged 65 and over are much less common here than in most other areas, at just 11.5%.
Overseas birthplaces are very common, with 43.3% of people born abroad, a figure that has risen 27 points since 2011. Filipino and Indian ancestries are particularly prominent alongside Australian and English roots.
Language diversity is very high, as 46.1% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, with Tagalog, Arabic, and Hindi being the most common non-English languages.
Religious affiliation is higher here than in most areas, with 52.4% of people identifying as Christian. Only 16.4% report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.
The area has a strong number of students, with 17,656 enrolments across its schools. While 57.9% of residents finished Year 12, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree is well below the state average.
Typical weekly household income is $1,801, which is about the same as the national figure. However, personal incomes are a little below the national average, and only 5.9% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.
About 6.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than in most areas. Conversely, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than in most similar communities.
Volunteerism has dropped significantly, falling 14 points since 2011 to just 7.1%. This is well below the national figure, and the area also has a very low number of former Defence Force members.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. This is consistent with a high number of couples with children and a rate of one-parent families that is well above the national average.
Separate houses are very common, making up 80.1% of homes, and 86.7% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. However, only 20.5% of homes are owned outright, and renting is well above the state average.
Most people rely on cars, but 23.4% of the workforce now works from home, a huge increase since 2011. The area is well-served by public transport, with 472 stops across the district.
The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is much lower than in most other areas. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen since 2011.
The unemployment rate is 6.9%, which is a little above the national figure and has risen since 2011. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail trade.
The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Almost all residents can reach public transport within 10 minutes, and nearly 80% are within a short walk of groceries.