Bidwill - Hebersham - Emerton

The area is much younger than the state average and has a very high proportion of children under 15, at 25.1%. First Nations people make up 10.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

About 30.2% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. While Australian and English are the most common ancestries, Filipino is also prominent at 4.9%.

Language diversity is high, with 30.1% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the national average, and 4.7% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is higher than in most areas, with 49.8% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 24.8%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 8.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the state average at 40.7%.

Incomes are very low compared to the rest of Australia; the typical household earns $1,216 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 9.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Residents are more likely to need help with daily activities than most other areas, at 8.1%. Long-term health conditions are also more common here than in the state and nation.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, at only 6.3%. Participation in unpaid housework and childcare is also lower than the state and national figures.

The First Nations community is large, with a typical age of just 19. This group faces significant hardship, with a much higher unemployment rate of 16.7% and lower typical incomes.

Homes are larger than average, with 2.9 people per household. One-parent families are very common, making up 31.3% of households, which is far above the national average.

Renting is very common, with 50.8% of households renting, while only 20.2% own their home outright. Most homes are separate houses, and 88.6% have three or more bedrooms.

While 13.9% of homes have no car, the area has a high number of public transport stops. Working from home is less common here than across the state, at 14.7%.

The community is relatively stable, as fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to most other areas. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 8.9% of the population.

Unemployment is very high at 10.3%, well above the national figure. Only 42.6% of adults are working or looking for work, and many work in machinery, labouring, or health care.

This area is among the most disadvantaged in the region, ranking at the lowest level for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area receives 954mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the New South Wales average. Summer temperatures are slightly higher than the state average.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with every home within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents can also reach groceries and schools within 15 minutes.