2560, NSW

The area is notably young, with 21.1% of the population being children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.3% of the community, which is a little above the national figure and has risen since 2011.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 28.1% of residents born abroad—a figure that has risen since 2011. While many residents identify as Australian or English, there is a significant Filipino presence in both ancestry and birthplace.

Language diversity is high, as 25.9% of people use a language other than English at home. This is well above the national average and has grown by nearly 7 percentage points since 2011, with Arabic and Hindi being common non-English languages.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 51.3% identifying as Christian. Conversely, the 26.8% of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure, though this group has grown since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than the state average, with 16.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 than they did in 2011, rising to 50.6%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,609, which is a little below the national figure. While typical incomes have risen since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week remains well below the state average.

Health challenges are more prevalent here, with 30.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the state average, and 7.0% of residents need help with daily activities.

Caregiving is a key part of local life, with 26.7% of people providing unpaid childcare. However, local volunteering is among the lowest at this level and has fallen since 2011.

Homes here are larger than usual, with a typical 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area and a high proportion of one-parent families, at 19.6%.

Most people live in separate houses, and 80.8% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common than in most areas, with 35.5% of households renting and a typical weekly rent of $380.

While the area has many public transport stops, only 2.5% of people use them to commute. Instead, cars are the primary choice, though working from home has surged to 24.2% since 2011.

The community is fairly mobile, with 36.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.8% of the population, which is well below the state average.

The job market is softer than in other areas, with an unemployment rate of 6.2%. Those who are working are most often employed in health care, social assistance, or retail trade.

Overall, the area faces more disadvantage than most, ranking in the bottom 30% for general advantage. This is reflected in lower scores for access to resources and job skills.

The area is very safe, with recorded offences per 100,000 people being among the lowest at this level.

Most residents can walk to a park or public transport within 15 minutes, but accessing groceries or health services on foot is much harder than in other parts of the state.