Burwood

Burwood is a young community where the typical resident is 34, making it noticeably younger than both the state and national averages. Children under 15 make up 11.9% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011 and is well below the national average.

Born overseas, 57.7% of residents come from outside Australia, a rate far above the national figure. Chinese ancestry is the most common at 32.8%, and 18.1% of the population was born in China.

Language diversity is very high, with 62.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and 13.8% of residents speak little or no English, which is well above the state figure.

Christianity is the most common faith at 37.6%, while 34.9% of people report no religion. This last figure has risen by 13 points since 2011, though it remains well below the national average.

This is a highly qualified area where 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also very high at 74.3%, which is far above the state figure.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,867, which is higher than most similar areas. High-earning households are common, with 25.7% earning over $3,000 a week, a figure that has risen 13 points since 2011.

Residents report fewer long-term health issues than most areas, with only 18.4% having a long-term condition. Mental health conditions are also much lower than the state and national averages at 4.7%.

Unpaid work and volunteering are much lower here than in most areas, with only 9.7% of people volunteering. This is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

The First Nations community is small, making up 0.4% of the population. This group is more advantaged than those in other areas, with an unemployment rate of just 3.8% and higher than average personal incomes.

Homes in Burwood are more crowded than usual, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 55.7% of families.

Most people live in flats or apartments (49.1%), and renting is far more common here than nationally, at 47.0%. Typical weekly rents are $500, which is well above the national figure.

Public transport is central to the area; 12.0% of people use it to commute, and 23.9% of homes have no car. This is far above the national average, and 35.8% of the workforce now works from home.

The population is highly mobile, with 48.0% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 28.5% of the community, far above the national average.

While professionals make up 30.2% of jobs, the unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is a little above the national figure. Full-time employment has fallen since 2011.

Burwood is considered highly advantaged, ranking in the top 10% of areas overall. It is a significant business hub with 5,556 businesses and high scores for education and job skills.

The area receives much more rainfall than the state average, with 1,230mm annually. Minimum temperatures are also well above the New South Wales average.

Theft is more common here than in most areas, but burglary and property damage rates are much lower. Overall recorded offences are around the middle for similar areas.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport. Almost every home is also within a short walk of groceries and health services.