2195, NSW

The community is quite young, with a typical age of 32 and a children's population that is well above the national figure. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 10.3% of the population, which is well below the state average.

A large majority of residents were born overseas, with 59.2% of the population born abroad—a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Indian, Australian, and English.

Language diversity is very high, as 72.8% of people use a language other than English at home, far above the national figure. Arabic is the most common non-English language, though 14.5% of residents still speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is high here, and the area is far below the national average for people with no religion. Islam is the most common faith, followed by Christianity.

Residents are well qualified, with 30.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is a rise of 8.2 percentage points since 2011. Year 12 completion is also well above the national figure at 64.3%.

Incomes are generally much lower than the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,234. Very few residents earn high wages; only 3% earn $2,000 or more per week.

The community reports fewer long-term health conditions and mental health issues than most other areas. Only 4% of people report a mental health condition, which is well below the national average.

Volunteer rates are well below the national figure at 6.5%. Unpaid care for children is around the middle for similar areas, but unpaid housework and general caregiving are much lower than in most areas.

Homes here are often crowded, with 3.1 people per home—a figure a little above the national average. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 72.7% of families.

Rental properties are very common, with 56.8% of households renting, far above the national average. Most people live in flats or apartments, and only 30% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is well above the national average, though it has fallen since 2011. Many residents live without a car, with 14.9% of homes having no motor vehicle.

The area sees significant movement, as 42.2% of residents moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Job prospects are challenging, with an unemployment rate of 12.8%—well above the national figure. Only 43.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average.

The area is ranked among the lowest for overall advantage and access to money and resources. However, it sits around the middle for its level of education and job skills.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.2, and every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, schools, and groceries.