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Chifley
126 km²
Young families and recent migrants drive the growth of Chifley, where the typical resident is just 34. This is a rapidly expanding community that grew by 54% since 2011 to reach over 202,000 people. It is shaped by a strong presence of children and a high proportion of overseas-born residents, making it noticeably younger than the national average. Large households and a diverse mix of cultures define this expanding pocket of Greater Sydney.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
71 schools within reach make Chifley convenient for families.
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The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up 23.1% of the population, a figure well above the national average. Seniors aged 65 and over are far less common here than in other areas, at just 11.5%.
Born overseas, 44.3% of residents come from outside Australia, which is far above the national figure. This is a diverse community where Indian and Filipino ancestry are particularly prominent alongside Australian and English roots.
Almost 47% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure far above the state and national averages. This rise in linguistic diversity has been dramatic, increasing by 42 percentage points since 2011.
Religious affiliation is more common here than elsewhere, as the 17.4% of people with no religion is far below the national figure. Christianity is the most common faith, followed by Hinduism and Islam.
More adults here have a bachelor degree or higher than in most similar areas, though this is still well below the state average. The number of people who finished Year 12 rose significantly by 25 percentage points since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,864, which is about the same as the national figure. While household incomes have risen since 2011, the proportion of people earning $2,000 or more a week remains much lower than in most areas.
Residents are less likely to have long-term health or mental health conditions compared to most areas. However, a slightly higher proportion of people need help with daily activities than the state average.
Volunteer rates are among the lowest for this level and well below the national average. About 27.7% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is a little above the national figure.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area, and as a result, only 16.6% of people live alone.
Large homes dominate, with 85.3% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common here than in most areas, while the share of homes owned outright is far below the national average.
Working from home is much more common here than across Australia, though 44.6% of people still commute by car. Public transport use is slightly higher than the national average, with many homes located very close to a stop.
The community is quite mobile, with 40.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is about the same as the state and national averages.
Unemployment is a little above the national average at 6.6%. The local workforce is largely employed in health care and social assistance, retail trade, and transport.
Most residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park or school, and 96.3% are within 10 minutes of public transport. However, access to health services on foot is well below the state average.