2162, NSW

The community is noticeably younger than the rest of Australia, with a typical age of 34 and a high proportion of children. Since 2011, the population has grown by 20% to 20,306 people.

Born overseas, 43.5% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, Chinese, and Vietnamese.

Language diversity is very high, with 63.6% of people using a language other than English at home. About 15.2% speak little or no English, which is far above the state and national figures.

Religious affiliation is common here, as the 14.8% who report no religion is far below the national figure. The most common religions are Islam and Christianity.

While 54.9% of residents completed Year 12, the 16.4% with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national average. Local schools are larger than most areas.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $1,404. Those earning $2,000 or more a week make up only 4.6% of the population.

The area has a low rate of long-term health and mental health conditions compared to other areas, although 7.0% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level at 6.6%. There are also fewer people providing unpaid care or doing housework compared to most other areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of children and the fact that one-parent families are much more common than in most areas.

Renting is very common, with 38.1% of households renting, which is well above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are $400, and typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,167.

The area is well-served by public transport, with 137 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one. About 26.5% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the state and national averages.

Working or looking for work is far less common here than nationally, at 41.3%. The unemployment rate of 7.8% is a little above the national figure.

The area is ranked as having very low access to money and resources, and it is considered more disadvantaged than about 80% of similar areas.

This is a very walkable community, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk to a park.