2564, NSW

The area is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 36 and a high number of children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.9% of the population, which is a little above the state average.

A high 40.2% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average that has risen steadily since 2011. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Indian.

Language diversity is very high here, with 43.3% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and the proportion has risen by 7.7 percentage points since 2011.

Religious affiliation is common, as the 20.5% of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure. Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism are the most prominent faiths.

The community is becoming better qualified, with the proportion of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher rising by 9.4 percentage points since 2011 to reach 20.9%. Year 12 completion has also increased significantly over the last decade.

Household incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical family earning $1,580 a week. Only 11.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

People needing help with daily activities make up 7.0% of the population, which is a little above the national average. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate about the same as the state average.

Volunteering is low here at 8.0%, which is well below the national figure and has fallen since 2011. Unpaid care for children is common, with 26.0% of people providing this support.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.9 people per dwelling, which is a little above the national average. One-parent families are very common, making up 22.4% of households.

Renting is very common at 42.4%, far above the national average, while only 21.5% of homes are owned outright. Most homes are separate houses, and nearly 80% have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is well above the national figure, supported by a high number of bus stops. Working from home has become much more common, rising from 1.8% in 2011 to 22.3% in 2021.

The area is relatively stable, as 30.7% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.9% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 9.0%, which is well above the national figure. Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most other areas, with a total of 49.7%.

This area is among the most disadvantaged in the region, ranking in the lowest 10% for overall advantage and access to money and resources.

The area is very walkable, with 99.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. It is also far above the state average for proximity to groceries and schools.