2200, NSW

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a high proportion of children and far fewer seniors. Its population grew by 18% since 2011 to reach 48,003 people, though the proportion of people in de facto relationships remains among the lowest for similar areas.

A far higher share of residents were born overseas (52.1%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. Vietnamese is the most common ancestry at 17.1%, followed by Chinese and Australian heritage.

Language diversity is very high, with 70.9% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national average. Arabic, Vietnamese, and English are the most common languages, and 16.9% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is strong here, with only 14.3% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure. Christianity (33.3%) and Islam (31.2%) are the most common faiths.

While the typical resident is more likely to have completed Year 12 than most areas, the share of adults with a bachelor degree (22.3%) is well below the state average. Qualification trends are rising, with the bachelor degree rate increasing by 7.2 percentage points since 2011.

Incomes are generally well below state and national figures, with the typical weekly family income sitting at $1,490. Only 4.4% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most areas.

Residents report fewer long-term health and mental health conditions than the national average. However, 6.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little higher than most areas.

Participation in volunteering (6.0%) and unpaid care is much lower than in most other areas. This is consistent with a workforce that is less likely to have served in the Defence Force.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home and a high rate of one-parent families (18.6%). Conversely, far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Rental demand is very high, with 45.0% of households renting, far above the national figure. Apartments are common, and there are far fewer three-bedroom homes than in the rest of the state, leading to higher density with 1.1 people per bedroom.

The area is a major transit hub with 214 public transport stops. While 12.3% of homes have no car, 24.8% of people now work from home, a massive increase from just 1.7% in 2011.

The community is quite mobile, with 38.2% of residents moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.8% of the population, a figure that has remained steady since 2011.

The local job market faces challenges, with an unemployment rate of 9.5%, which is well above the national figure. Full-time employment is also much lower than the state average, falling 15 percentage points since 2011.

The area is ranked as very disadvantaged in terms of access to money and resources. However, it scores better in education and job skills than about 60% of similar areas.

This is a walker's paradise, with 98.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city' environment. Nearly every resident lives within a short walk of public transport, parks, schools, and groceries.