Hamilton - Broadmeadow

The typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the national figure. Children under 15 make up 14.1% of the population, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 15.0% of the community, far below the 27.7% national average.

English is the main language for 82.9% of the population. Only 10.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large 46.9% of residents report having no religion, a figure well above the national average of 38.9% and one that has risen 22 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 32.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical personal weekly income is $877, which is a little above the national figure of $805. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen 13 points since 2011 to reach 23.8%.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 32.9% of people have a long-term health condition, and 13.1% have a mental health condition, which is well above the national figure.

About 14.7% of people volunteer, which is a little above the national figure. However, fewer people do unpaid housework or care for children compared to most other areas.

First Nations people make up 3.7% of the population, which is about the same as the state average. The typical First Nations resident is 28, noticeably older than the national figure of 24.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with just 2.2 people per home. This is consistent with the high 35.1% of people living alone, which is well above the national average.

Renting is very common, with 41.0% of households renting, far above the national figure of 30.6%. Most homes are smaller, with 59.0% having three or more bedrooms, well below the national average.

The area is exceptionally well connected, with 110 public transport stops and a very short 1-minute walk to the nearest one. Notably, 27.1% of people work from home, well above the national figure.

The community is quite mobile, with 43.5% of residents moving in the last five years, which is higher than most other areas.

Employment is dominated by health care and social assistance, and 32.5% of workers are professionals. Full-time employment at 54.8% is well below the national figure of 58.9%.

The area is home to 1,966 businesses and is ranked as having higher than average education and job skills.

The area receives 1,026mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the New South Wales average of 515mm.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.2. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and a school, and 99.9% are within 10 minutes of public transport.