2197, NSW

This is a young area where the typical resident is 34, making it noticeably younger than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 23.8% of the population, a rate well above the national average that has risen since 2011.

A strong international presence is evident here, with 35.2% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. The most common ancestries include Australian, English, and Vietnamese.

Language diversity is very high, with 57.4% of residents using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and about 10.5% of people speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is common, with a very low proportion of people reporting no religion (9.3%) compared to the national figure. Christianity and Islam are the most prominent faiths, accounting for 39.5% and 33.6% respectively.

Year 12 completion has risen to 53.1% since 2011, though this remains well below the national average. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 14.6% of adults, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes are generally lower than in other areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,409. This is well below the national figure of $1,746, and personal weekly incomes are also much lower than the national average.

While people with long-term health conditions are well below the national average, a higher proportion of residents (7.7%) need help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are reported much less often than in most areas.

Volunteering is low at 6.4%, which is well below the national figure. Similarly, the proportion of people providing unpaid care or doing significant housework is lower than in most areas.

Homes are often crowded, with 3.3 people per home, a figure well above the national average. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.

The area is dominated by larger homes, with 81.8% having three or more bedrooms. However, rent is much higher than the national average at $450 a week, and typical monthly mortgage payments are also well above the national figure.

Working from home has surged to 28.9% since 2011, which is well above the national figure. While the area has many public transport stops, only 1.7% of people use it to commute.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also lower than the national figure.

Job markets are challenging, with an unemployment rate of 8.6% that is well above the national average. Only 41.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure.

The area faces significant challenges, ranking smaller than about 90% of all areas in terms of overall disadvantage. It scores lower than most areas for access to money and resources.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a park. Most residents can also reach groceries, health services, and schools within a 15-minute walk.