2196, NSW

The area is noticeably younger than the state average, with a high proportion of children under 15 at 20.9%. This trend is reflected in the age structure, where young adults and children make up nearly half the population.

Overseas born residents make up 44.5% of the community, which is far above the national figure. Common ancestries include Greek, Chinese, and English, and Vietnam is a frequent country of birth.

Language diversity is very high, with 65.8% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national average. Arabic is the most common non-English language, and 12.9% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is strong here, with 43.2% identifying as Christian and 32.6% as Muslim. Only 10.6% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure.

More adults here have completed Year 12 than in most other areas. While the proportion of people with a bachelor degree has risen to 20.1% since 2011, this remains well below the state average.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical personal weekly income of $560. Only 5.1% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is much lower than most areas.

People needing help with daily activities are more common here than in most areas at 7.5%. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the national average at 21.1%.

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 here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. One-parent families are also much more common than in most areas, making up 16.3% of households.

Rental properties are much more common here than elsewhere, and typical weekly rents are $400. Separate houses are less frequent than the national average, and 1.1 people share every bedroom.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, 40.9% of workers still commute by car, though 26.8% now work from home.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.9% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. About 31.4% of residents have moved house in the last five years.

The unemployment rate is 8.7%, which is well above the national average. Only 45.8% of adults are working or looking for work, a figure far below the state average.

This area is among the most disadvantaged at its level, ranking 1 out of 10 for overall disadvantage. It has very low access to money and resources compared to other areas.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.4. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and groceries, far exceeding state averages for convenience.