2161, NSW

The area is among the youngest in the region, with a typical age of 32 and children under 15 making up 23.1% of the population. In contrast, those aged 65 and over are much less common here than in the rest of the state.

A strong overseas connection is evident, with 43.6% of residents born abroad, a figure far above the national average. This is consistent with a diverse mix of backgrounds, including Australian, English, and Chinese ancestry.

Language diversity is very high, as 62.5% of people use a language other than English at home, with Arabic being the most common. About 13.5% of residents speak little or no English, which is far above the national figure.

Faith plays a significant role here, with Islam (38.0%) and Christianity (35.2%) being the most common religions. Only 10.0% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national average.

While 53.0% of adults have completed Year 12, only 16.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state average. Most students attend government schools, and there are more school enrolments here than in most similar areas.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $1,347. Only 13.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this has risen since 2011.

While 20.2% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average, 7.6% of residents need help with daily activities, a rate much higher than most areas.

Participation in unpaid work is lower than usual, with only 6.4% of people volunteering. Similarly, fewer people provide unpaid care or do significant housework compared to the rest of the state.

Homes here are typically larger, with 3.2 people per household, and one-parent families are much more common than in most areas. Just 22.5% of people live alone.

Renting is very common, with 44.4% of households renting, far above the national average. Most homes are separate houses, though 62.5% of them have fewer than three bedrooms, leading to a high density of 1.1 people per bedroom.

The area is very well connected, with 197 public transport stops and 99.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of one. However, 13.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.

The community is relatively stable, with 32.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the state and national figures. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.3% of the population.

Working or looking for work is less common here than elsewhere, with only 40.0% of adults in the workforce. The unemployment rate is 10.2%, which is well above the national average.

The area faces significant challenges, ranking in the lowest 10% for access to money and resources. Overall, it is among the most disadvantaged areas when compared to similar places.

The area is very safe, with only 3 recorded offences per 100,000 people, placing it among the lowest for crime at this level.

The area is very walkable, with 93.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. Almost every home is within a short walk of a park, a school, and public transport.