Liverpool

The community is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 34 and a high proportion of children under 15. Seniors make up just 11.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Born overseas, 43.2% of residents come from abroad, a figure far above the Australian average. The most common ancestries include Australian, English, Indian, Italian, and Vietnamese.

Language diversity is very high, with 53.8% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and about 9.8% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is strong here, with only 13.8% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure. Christianity (48.9%) and Islam (15.1%) are the most common faiths.

Educational attainment is rising, with the proportion of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher growing by 7.6 percentage points since 2011. Year 12 completion stands at 59.9%, which is about the same as the state average.

Weekly household incomes have risen significantly, with the typical family now earning $2,001. While personal incomes are a little below the state average, 22.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions (21.3%) and mental health conditions (5.2%) than most other areas. However, 6.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than the national figure.

Volunteering is low at 7.1%, which is well below the national average. Unpaid care for children is common, with 25.4% of the population providing this support.

The First Nations community consists of 3,838 people, which is larger than 91% of similar areas. Year 12 completion among First Nations residents is 36.5%, slightly above the state figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.2 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the area's young profile, as 68.4% of households are couples with children.

Renting is more common here than in most areas, and the typical weekly rent of $400 is much higher than in similar places. While 73.1% of homes are separate houses, only 23% are owned outright.

Working from home has surged to 29.1% since 2011. Despite having a large number of public transport stops, only 2.2% of people now commute using public transport.

The area is relatively stable, with 35.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen slightly to 9.5%.

The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is a little above the national average. Full-time employment has fallen by 13 percentage points since 2011, with many residents working in health care and retail.

Liverpool is a major economic centre with 22,627 businesses and a population growth rate of 11.4%, which is well above the state average.

The area is much wetter than the state average, with an annual rainfall of 974mm. Temperatures are typical for the region, with an average maximum of 25.0 degrees.

Recorded offences are higher than in most areas, particularly motor vehicle theft and drug offences. However, the rate of burglary is much lower than in similar communities.

The area is very walkable, with 89.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Access to health services is a weak point, as 47.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of such services, well below the state average.