Mayfield - Warabrook

The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than the national figure. It is a larger community of over 15,500 people, with a high proportion of adults in de facto relationships compared to the rest of the country.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state or national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 86.1% of the community. The proportion of people who speak another language at home is far below the national figure and has barely changed since 2011.

Nearly half of the population (48.4%) report having no religion, which is well above the national average. This figure has risen by 25 percentage points since 2011.

Educational attainment has climbed, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree rising 10 points since 2011 to 25.9%. The area also has a high number of schools per child.

Typical weekly household income is $1,604, which is a little below the state and national figures. However, there has been a significant increase in earnings since 2011, with more households now earning over $3,000 a week.

Health challenges are common here, as the rate of long-term health conditions is much higher than most areas. This is particularly evident in mental health, which affects 16.4% of residents.

The area has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than most similar places. However, volunteering is lower than the national figure and has fallen slightly since 2011.

First Nations people make up 5% of the population, a figure much higher than most areas. This community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with higher typical personal incomes.

The area is marked by many single-person households, with 32.7% of people living alone. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Renters make up 39.3% of the community, well above the national average. Homes tend to be smaller, with far fewer three-bedroom properties than the national figure.

While 9.9% of homes have no car, the area is exceptionally well-served by public transport, boasting 100 stops. Working from home is also much more common than in most other areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 43% of residents having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.9% of the population.

About 62.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the national average. The most common industries are health care, social assistance, and education.

The area has a mid-range overall advantage score, though it ranks low for general access to money and resources. It is home to 1,172 businesses.

The area is wetter than most of New South Wales, with an average annual rainfall of 1,058mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state average.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.6. Most residents live within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, and schools, far exceeding state averages.