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Cambewarra Village
1 km²
Families with children are a prominent part of life in Cambewarra Village, where the number of under-15s has risen significantly since 2011. The community is generally older and wealthier than the national average, with many residents holding high-level qualifications and earning well above typical incomes. This is a settled residential area of detached houses, though its total population has shrunk by about 76% over the last decade. It serves as a quiet, car-dependent hub where most people live in large family homes.
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The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 19.8% of the population, a figure that is a little above the state average and has grown since 2011.
While 81.4% of residents were born in Australia, the proportion of people born overseas is much higher than in most similar areas, despite being far below the state average.
English is the dominant language for 91.2% of residents. Only 4.3% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure and has fallen since 2011.
People with no religion make up 40% of the community, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 51.9%.
This is a well-qualified area, with 60.2% of residents completing Year 12 and 26.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are among the highest rates for similar areas.
Incomes are high here, with typical household weekly earnings of $2,188, which is well above the national figure. Since 2011, the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week has jumped by 24 percentage points.
Residents are slightly more likely to have a long-term health condition than the national average, though the 4.5% who need help with daily activities is lower than in most other areas.
Community spirit is strong, with 22.6% of people volunteering, a figure well above the state average. This is also a place where 30.3% of people care for children unpaid, which is much higher than most areas.
Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. Couples with children make up 62.3% of families, which helps explain why there are so few people living alone.
Housing is dominated by detached houses, with 98.5% of homes being separate dwellings. Renting is very rare at only 10%, while 44.8% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average.
The area is entirely reliant on cars, as 0% of homes have no motor vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. Most households have two or more vehicles.
The community has become more stable over time, with the proportion of people who moved in the last five years falling from 46.9% in 2011 to 31.2% in 2021.
Working or looking for work is common here, with 64.5% of adults employed, well above the national figure. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.7%.
While almost every home is within a short walk of a school, park or public transport, the area is mostly car-dependent because there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.