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Werrington County

2 km²

Werrington County has a larger-than-average population, a younger age profile than most and slightly above-average household incomes.

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📍 Werrington County, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population3,698▲ +0.7%since 2011 Median age37 yrs▲ +8.8%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population6.2%People aged 65 and over16.5%Children under 1520.0%

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Werrington County, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Young adults (25–44)29.2%

Older adults (45–64)22.7%

Children (0–14)20.0%

Seniors (65+)16.5%

Youth (15–24)11.3%

Marital status

In Werrington County, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (9%).

Married49%
Never married35%
Divorced9%
Widowed4%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Werrington County, the largest group is Australia at 90%, followed by England (3%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia79.1%

England3.0%

New Zealand2.1%

India1.5%

Philippines1.0%

China0.5%

Italy0.4%

Nepal0.2%

Vietnam0.1%

South Africa0.1%

Language

People using another language at home9.2%

Language used at home

In Werrington County, the largest group is English only at 96%, followed by Arabic (1%) and Punjabi (1%).

English only85.7%

Arabic0.7%

Punjabi0.6%

Hindi0.5%

Italian0.5%

Tagalog0.4%

Greek0.4%

Mandarin0.3%

Vietnamese0.1%

Religion

People with no religion34.0%

Religious affiliation

In Werrington County, the largest group is Christianity at 59%, followed by No religion (36%) and Islam (2%).

Christianity59%
No religion36%
Islam2%
Hinduism1%
Other religions1%
Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1242.4%

Highest year of school

In Werrington County, the largest group is Year 12 at 45%, followed by Year 10 (35%) and Year 9 or below (12%).

Year 1242.4%

Year 1032.9%

Year 9 or below11.3%

Year 116.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$863▲ +28.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,042▲ +27.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,161▲ +30.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week8.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week21.3%

Household income distribution

In Werrington County, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $650–$1,499 (26%) and $3,000–$3,999 (13%).

$1,500–$2,99937.3%

$650–$1,49924.0%

$3,000–$3,99911.8%

Under $65010.6%

$4,000 or more9.4%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition31.0%People with a mental health condition8.6%People needing help with daily activities5.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Werrington County, the largest group is Asthma at 20%, followed by Arthritis (19%) and Mental health (16%).

Asthma10.6%

Arthritis9.9%

Mental health8.6%

Other condition7.6%

Diabetes6.0%

Heart disease3.8%

Cancer2.7%

Lung condition2.1%

Stroke0.8%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers7.7%People providing unpaid care11.3%People caring for children unpaid28.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8▼ -3.4%since 2011 One-parent families14.2%

Family composition

In Werrington County, the largest group is Couples with children at 59%, followed by Couples without children (25%) and One-parent families (14%).

Couples with children59%
Couples without children25%
One-parent families14%
Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$415▲ +33.9%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,167▲ +19.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting19.2%Homes owned outright34.6%Separate (detached) houses98.5%

How homes are owned or rented

In Werrington County, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 45%, followed by Owned outright (35%) and Rented (19%).

Owned with a mortgage45%
Owned outright35%
Rented19%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Werrington County, the largest group is Separate house at 99%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (0%) and Flat or apartment (0%).

Separate house99%
Townhouse / semi-detached0%
Flat or apartment0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Werrington County, the largest group is Car (driver) at 65%, followed by Worked at home (29%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)52.2%

Worked at home23.0%

Car (passenger)3.5%

Train1.1%

Walked0.4%

Bus0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years29.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate2.7%Labour-force participation62.7%Employed full-time57.7%

Industries people work in

In Werrington County, the largest group is Construction at 14%, followed by Health care & social assistance (12%) and Manufacturing (9%).

Construction13.0%

Health care & social assistance11.3%

Manufacturing8.6%

Retail trade8.6%

Education & training8.6%

Public administration & safety7.3%

Transport & warehousing6.3%

Accommodation & food6.3%

Professional & technical4.2%

Other services4.1%

Occupations people work in

In Werrington County, the largest group is Clerical & administrative at 17%, followed by Technicians & trades (15%) and Professionals (14%).

Clerical & administrative16.7%

Technicians & trades14.6%

Professionals13.3%

Machinery operators & drivers12.8%

Community & personal service12.1%

Labourers10.4%

Managers9.4%

Sales workers8.2%

Nearby areas

Werrington Werrington Downs Jordan Springs Cambridge Park Cambridge Gardens Claremont Meadows Caddens Kingswood (Penrith - NSW)

👥 Demographics & Identity