Strathfield

The population is significantly younger than most areas, with a typical age of 33 and far fewer seniors and children than the national figure. This youthful character is reflected in the fact that 38.9% of residents are young adults aged 25 to 44.

Overseas birth is very common here; 58.9% of people were born abroad, which is far above the national figure. Chinese and Indian are the most common ancestries after Australia and England.

A strong multicultural presence is evident, as 65.3% of people use a language other than English at home—far above the national average. Mandarin, Cantonese, and Arabic are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religion is less common here than in most areas, with the share of people reporting no religion being far below the national figure. Hinduism is a significant faith for 19.8% of the community.

This is a highly qualified area where 44.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This high level of education is also seen in Year 12 completion, which is far above the state average at 79.2%.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the usual family income reaching $2,301 a week. The number of households earning $3,000 or more weekly has risen 14 points since 2011.

Residents generally report better health than most other areas, with the rate of long-term health conditions being far below the national figure. Only 4.0% of people report a mental health condition, which is well below the national average.

Community participation is lower than in most areas, with fewer volunteers and fewer people providing unpaid care. Rates of unpaid housework and childcare are also well below the national figure.

The First Nations community is small, but those living here have personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates that are far above the national figures.

Homes are more crowded than usual, with 2.7 people per home, which is slightly above the national average. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 59.5% of homes, while detached houses are far less common than the national average. Renting is very popular, with 46.2% of households renting, far above the state figure.

The area is highly connected, with 36.3% of people working from home and a high number of households with no car. It is very easy to get around, with a typical walk to public transport taking only two minutes.

The community is highly mobile, as 50.6% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 25.9% of the population, a figure far above the national average.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas. Professionals make up 33.8% of the workforce, with health care and professional services being the main industries.

The area is ranked among the most advantaged in the country, with an overall advantage score that is higher than 91% of other areas. This is supported by a very high score for education and job skills.

The area receives much more rainfall than the state average, with an annual total of 1,230mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.

Overall crime is much lower than in most areas, particularly for sexual offences and property damage. However, the rate of motor vehicle theft is much higher than usual.

Strathfield is very walkable, with 93.1% of homes having a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Residents have far better access to groceries, schools, and parks within a short walk than those in the rest of the state.