Cunningham

The population is slightly older than the national average, with 18.5% of residents aged 65 and over. While the typical age is 39, the number of children under 15 has fallen to 17.0% since 2011.

A growing number of people were born overseas, rising to 21.8% since 2011, though this remains well below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

The use of languages other than English at home rose sharply to 16.6% since 2011, which is well below the state average. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is higher than in most similar areas.

People with no religion now make up 39.5% of the community, a figure that rose 17 points since 2011. This is well above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%.

This is a well-qualified area where 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. School completion rates have also climbed, with 57.6% of residents finishing Year 12, up 25 points since 2011.

Typical family incomes are higher than the national figure at $2,253 per week. The area has seen a significant increase in wealth, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week rising 21 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, including a higher-than-average rate of mental health conditions at 9.8%. About 6.3% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common, with more people providing unpaid care and doing housework than in most similar areas. Volunteers make up 14.4% of the community, though this fell since 2011.

About 27.2% of people live alone, which is higher than the national figure. Most households consist of couples with children, making up 58.1% of families.

The area has a high rate of renters at 33.0% and typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,167, which is much higher than most areas. Detached houses are less common here than across Australia.

Working from home is very popular at 29.1%, which is well above the national figure. Despite this, 9.0% of homes have no motor vehicle, a rate much higher than most areas.

The community is relatively stable, with 36.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals account for 13.2% of the population.

Full-time employment is much lower than the national average at 54.1%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and education.

Cunningham is very walkable, with 95.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also reach a park or school within 15 minutes on foot.