2176, NSW

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19% of the population, a figure that has risen by 8 points since 2011.

A striking 53.7% of people were born overseas, which is far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Vietnamese, Italian, and Chinese.

Language diversity is very high, with 66.5% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 17.5% of residents speak little or no English.

Faith is common here, as 67.3% of people identify as Christian. Only 10.4% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national average of 38.9%.

The area has a high number of school enrolments, and 53.7% of adults have completed Year 12. However, those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 15.3%, which is far below the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,664, which is about the same as the national figure. However, personal incomes are well below the state average, with the typical person earning $519 a week.

People needing help with daily activities make up 9.6% of the population, which is well above the national average. Conversely, the rates of long-term health and mental health conditions are much lower than in most similar areas.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level at 6.0%, well below the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children has also fallen by 5.2 points since 2011.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.3 people per household. This is well above the national average and is consistent with a high proportion of couples with children (66.8%).

Most people live in separate houses, and 91.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While 40.4% of homes are owned outright, weekly rents are much higher than most areas at $460.

The area is well served by buses, with a high number of public transport stops. Working from home has become common, rising 26 points since 2011 to reach 28% of the workforce.

The community is relatively stable, as only 25.4% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10% of the population.

The workforce is smaller than in most areas, with only 43.6% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is a little above the national average.

The area has a low overall advantage score of 941, which is smaller than about 69% of similar areas. It is ranked as having significant disadvantage compared to most other places.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. While access to schools and transport is excellent, fewer people can walk to groceries or health services compared to the state average.