2170, NSW

The typical resident is just 35, making this area much younger than most. It is also a family-oriented community where children under 15 make up 21.1% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

A huge 45.5% of people were born overseas, far above the national average of 27.7%. This diversity is reflected in the ancestry data, with significant numbers of residents claiming Australian, English, Vietnamese, Indian, and Chinese heritage.

Language diversity is very high here, with 55.7% of people using a language other than English at home. Consequently, the 11.4% of residents who speak little or no English is well above the national figure.

Religious affiliation is common, as the 13.7% of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 45.6%, followed by Islam at 16.6%.

More adults have completed Year 12 (58.4%) compared to most areas, and 19.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the state average.

Typical weekly personal income is $644, which is well below the national figure of $805. While typical family income has risen by $508 since 2011 to $1,799, the number of people earning over $2,000 a week remains lower than in most areas.

While 22.2% of people have a long-term health condition—which is well below the national average—the 7.4% who need help with daily activities is a little above the national figure.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, with only 6.8% of people volunteering. This is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

Homes tend to be large, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high rate of one-parent families (17.2%), which is well above the national average.

Renting is very common here, with 40.5% of households renting, well above the national figure of 30.6%. The area has fewer detached houses and more apartments than most places, and typical weekly rent has risen to $395.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 97.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Working from home has also surged, with 27.4% of the workforce doing so in 2021 compared to just 2% in 2011.

About 35.1% of residents moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.7% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

The area faces some economic challenges, with an unemployment rate of 7.5%, which is a little above the national average. Only 49.7% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%.

Overall advantage is low, with the area ranking smaller than about 60% of similar areas. It is particularly disadvantaged in terms of access to money and resources.

The area is very walkable, with 89.8% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. This is far above the state average, with most residents living within a short walk of parks, schools, and groceries.