Doonside - Woodcroft

The population is younger than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 36 and a higher proportion of children. Conversely, the number of seniors is well below the state and national figures.

Half of the residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Filipino, Australian, Indian, and English.

Language diversity is very high, with 53.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 5.6% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 51.2% identifying as Christian and 14.1% as Hindu. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

The area is well-qualified, with 65.6% of residents having completed Year 12. This is well above the national figure, and the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen by 10 points since 2011.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure, and the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 15 points since 2011.

While 6.3% of people need help with daily activities, the rate of long-term health conditions and mental health issues is lower than most other areas.

Volunteer rates are well below the national figure, and the proportion of people who have served in the Defence Force is among the lowest at this level.

There are 741 First Nations people in the area. This group faces significant gaps, with a much lower typical household income and a higher unemployment rate than most areas.

Homes here are larger and more crowded than usual, with 3.1 people per home. One-parent families are more common than in most areas, while people living alone are far fewer than the national figure.

The housing stock is dominated by separate houses, and 89.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms. However, outright home ownership is well below the national figure, and typical mortgage payments are much higher than most areas.

Public transport use for commuting is much higher than most areas, and 28.5% of people now work from home, a massive increase since 2011.

The community is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the state and national figures.

Unemployment is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, and the rate of adults working or looking for work is lower than most areas.

The area has a moderate level of overall advantage and contains 1,638 businesses, though population growth has slowed significantly since 2021.

The area receives far more annual rainfall than the New South Wales average, with typical maximum temperatures around 25.2 degrees.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and nearly all residents living within 10 minutes of public transport.