2160, NSW

The community is noticeably younger than the rest of Australia, with 20.5% of people being children under 15. Seniors make up only 12.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Born overseas, 49.0% of residents hail from other countries, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, Chinese, and English.

Language diversity is very high, with 62.0% of people using a language other than English at home. Arabic is the most common non-English language, and 13.2% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is common here, as those with no religion make up only 12.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure. Christianity (40.8%) and Islam (27.0%) are the most prominent faiths.

Educational attainment is rising, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher climbing to 21.4% since 2011. Most residents have completed Year 12, and the area has a high number of school enrolments.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $1,455. While the number of high-earners has risen since 2011, 46.9% of people still earn under $650 a week.

While long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, 7.0% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the state average.

Participation in unpaid work is lower than in most areas, with only 6.1% of people volunteering. This is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

Homes here are more crowded than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Renting is very common, with 46.0% of households renting, far above the national average. The area has fewer detached houses and smaller homes, with 55.5% having three or more bedrooms.

Public transport is highly accessible, and 27.6% of the workforce now works from home. Around 13.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

The area is quite mobile, with 38.0% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 17.1% of the population.

Job challenges are evident, as the unemployment rate is 9.3%, well above the national figure. Only 45.3% of adults are working or looking for work, one of the lowest rates for its level.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and access to resources, sitting in the bottom 10% of similar areas. However, it scores better for education and job skills.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.2. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and public transport.