2760, NSW

The community is noticeably younger than the national figure, with 23.7% of people under 15, a rate well above the Australian average. There is also a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence at 5.1%, which is higher than the state and national figures.

Born overseas make up 33.0% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This diversity is seen in the top ancestries, with Filipino and Indian groups following Australian and English heritage.

Language diversity is high, with 31.7% of people using another language at home, a figure that rose 8.4 points since 2011. This is well above the national average, though those who speak little or no English remain at about the same level as the rest of Australia.

Religious affiliation is common here, as the 23.8% of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. More than half of the population identifies as Christian.

Educational attainment is well below the national average, with only 16.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, there has been a positive trend, with the share of people completing Year 12 rising 15 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,575, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Higher earners are much less common here than in other areas, with only 5.5% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are slightly less common than in the rest of the country, with 26.0% of residents reporting one. The rate of people needing help with daily activities is 5.9%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Volunteering is quite low at 7.0%, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%. Meanwhile, 27.2% of people provide unpaid childcare, a rate that is a little above the state average.

Households tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area and a very high proportion of one-parent families at 21.7%.

Rental properties are very common, with 42.8% of households renting, far above the national figure of 30.6%. Outright home ownership is also far below the national average at just 18.7%.

The area is exceptionally well-connected, with 98.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While 49.6% of people drive to work, 22.5% work from home, a figure that rose 21 points since 2011.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.0% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.3% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas.

The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, or in transport and warehousing.

Overall advantage is low, with a score of 924 that is smaller than about 79% of similar areas. This reflects a combination of lower typical incomes and lower qualification levels compared to the state.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.9. Most residents have easy access to essentials, as 93.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far above the New South Wales average.