2198, NSW

The area is notably young, with 23.3% of people being children under 15, a figure well above the national average. The typical resident is 36, and the population has grown by 14% since 2011.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 30.7% of people born outside Australia. The most frequent ancestries include Australian, English, Vietnamese, Italian, and Greek.

Language diversity is very high, as 47.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Arabic is the most common non-English language at 23.5%.

Religious affiliation is strong, with 49.8% identifying as Christian and 24.8% as Muslim. Only 10.1% of people report no religion, which is far below the national average.

Year 12 completion has risen to 54.5% since 2011, though this remains well below the state average. About 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household income is $1,779, which is about the same as the national figure. Weekly personal income is $647, which is well below the New South Wales average.

Long-term health conditions are much lower than in most areas, affecting 21.4% of people. Mental health conditions are also among the lowest at this level at 4.2%.

Volunteering is low at 7.8%, which is well below the national figure. About 12.6% of people provide unpaid care, while 24.8% care for children unpaid.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, making up 16.8% of households.

Most residents live in detached houses, and 90.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $520, which is well above the national figure.

Working from home is very common at 31.5%, a figure far above the national average. Most people who commute use a car, and only 1.0% use public transport.

The community is relatively stable, with 27.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate. Recent overseas arrivals account for 5.7% of the population.

The number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than in most areas, at 46.4%. Full-time employment is also low at 49.8% and has fallen since 2011.

The area scores a 7 for overall advantage, which is higher than about 70% of similar areas. This reflects a relatively strong position in terms of job skills and resources.

Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or public transport. However, access to health services is very poor, with only 5.0% of homes within a 15-minute walk.