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Silverdale - Warragamba
6 km²
A noticeably younger population defines Silverdale - Warragamba, where the typical resident is just 34. This community is shaped by a high proportion of children and large family households, with 68.6% of homes consisting of couples with children. While the population has shrank by 16% since 2011, the area has become significantly wealthier, with a typical weekly household income now well above the national figure. It is a largely residential area of detached houses and car-dependency.
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The community is much younger than most areas, and with 22.6% of people being children under 15, it is well above the national average. Seniors make up only 10.3% of the population, a figure that has fallen sharply by 12 points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower percentage of overseas-born people than the state or national figures. English is the most common ancestry after Australian, though those born overseas have risen slightly to 9.7% since 2011.
English is the primary language for 89.6% of the community. While the use of other languages at home has risen to 7.3% since 2011, this remains far below the national figure.
Christianity is the most common faith at 63.6%. Those reporting no religion make up 30.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure but has risen by 13 points since 2011.
Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 12.1% of the population, far below the national figure. However, more residents have completed Year 12 than in 2011, and many hold Certificate III or IV qualifications.
Household incomes are among the highest for similar areas, with the typical weekly household income sitting well above the national figure at $2,341. This wealth has grown significantly since 2011, with 32.2% of households now earning $3,000 or more a week.
The community is generally healthy, with only 4.1% of people needing help with daily activities, which is a little below the state average. Long-term health conditions are also much lower than in most similar areas.
Family care is a priority here, as the rate of people caring for children unpaid is well above the national figure. In contrast, volunteering has fallen to 10.1%, which is well below the national figure.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of families with children and a very low percentage of people living alone.
The area is almost entirely made up of detached houses, with 98.8% of homes being separate dwellings. Most are large, with 91.9% having three or more bedrooms, and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national figure.
Cars are essential, as 98% of homes own at least one vehicle and public transport use is very low. Working from home has become much more common, rising 20 points since 2011 to 23.2%.
The area is relatively stable, with a lower percentage of recent overseas arrivals than the state or nation. Around 35.2% of residents have moved in the last five years, a figure that has fallen since 2011.
Job prospects are strong, with an unemployment rate of 2.6%, which is much lower than most areas. Many residents work in construction, health, or education, and 70% of adults are either working or looking for work.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. While most homes are near a park or public transport, very few are within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries.