2143, NSW

The area is noticeably younger than the rest of Australia, with a typical age of 35 and a higher-than-usual 19.2% of the population being children. Meanwhile, seniors aged 65 and over make up just 13.2%, which is well below the national figure.

This is a highly diverse community where 51.1% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese and Vietnamese are the most common ancestries, and Vietnam is the most frequent birthplace outside of Australia.

Language diversity is very high, with 67.6% of residents using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national average. Arabic, Vietnamese, and Mandarin are common, and 17% of people speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is high here, as those with no religion make up only 19.0%, which is far below the national figure. Christianity (34.7%) and Islam (25.7%) are the most common faiths.

Education levels have risen, with 24.4% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. A high proportion of residents have completed Year 12, at 62.8%, which is well above the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,561, which is a little below the national figure. Personal incomes are also much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly amount of $594.

Residents are generally healthy, as the 20.1% with a long-term health condition is well below the national figure. However, 6.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas.

Participation in volunteering is among the lowest at this level, with only 8% of people volunteering. Unpaid care for children is also lower than the national average at 21.7%.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 66.3% of families.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas, at 39.8%. While 67.8% of homes are separate houses, the typical weekly rent of $400 is much higher than in similar areas.

Working from home is very common at 29.0%, which is well above the national figure. The area is well-served by public transport, and 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

Movement into the area is steady, with 35.1% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.0% of the population.

The local job market faces challenges, with an unemployment rate of 8.7%, which is well above the national figure. Only 48.2% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national average.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and access to money and resources. However, it fares better in terms of education and job skills, ranking higher than about 60% of similar areas.

The area is somewhat walkable, with every home within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school. However, it is very poor for essential services, as only 0.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.