2168, NSW

The area is noticeably younger than the rest of Australia, and its children under 15 (21.7%) are well above the national figure. It has a small senior population, with 12.3% aged 65 and over, which is well below the state average.

Cultural diversity is very high here, as 44.2% of people were born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Vietnamese.

Language diversity is a striking feature, with 58.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and 13.9% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is high, and those with no religion (13.8%) are far below the national figure of 38.9%. The most common affiliations are Christianity and Islam.

The typical resident is less likely to have a degree, with only 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the state average. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in most similar areas.

Typical incomes are well below the national figures, with the usual weekly personal income at $501. Only 3.4% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is among the lowest for its level.

A higher number of people need help with daily activities (8.6%) compared to the national figure. Conversely, the rate of long-term health and mental health conditions is lower than in most areas.

Volunteering is low here, with only 5.3% of people volunteering, which is well below the national figure. Participation in unpaid childcare and housework is also much lower than in most areas.

Households are large, with 3.3 people per home, well above the national figure. One-parent families (22.6%) are much more common here than in other areas.

Most people live in separate houses, and 85.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. Renting is common, with 39.6% of households renting, which is much higher than most areas.

Public transport is highly accessible, with every home within a 10-minute walk of a stop. While 20.6% of people work from home, half of the workforce still commutes by car.

The population is relatively stable, as only 27.1% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 9.4%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%. Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most similar areas.

This area is among the most disadvantaged at its level, scoring a 1 out of 10 for overall advantage. It ranks very low for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. However, access to health services is lower than the state average.