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Eastlakes
3 km²
Much higher proportions of residents are born overseas in Eastlakes than in most similar areas. This is a diverse, older community where nearly half the population was born abroad and over half use a language other than English at home. The neighborhood is dominated by apartments and a high number of renters, creating a setting where many people live without cars. It is a highly walkable urban pocket with an aging population and a strong presence of residents from Chinese and Greek backgrounds.
Eastlakes's schools draw a more advantaged community than local incomes would suggest.
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The typical resident is 41, making the area a little older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.0% of the population, which is higher than most areas.
Born overseas, 49.9% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the national average. Common ancestries include English, Australian, Chinese, and Greek.
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 9.8% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is common here, with 52.7% identifying as Christian and 13.4% as Muslim. Only 19.4% of people report no religion, which is far below the national average.
Education levels are higher than most areas, with 64.1% of residents completing Year 12 and 28.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical incomes are lower than in most areas. The usual weekly household income is $1,411, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $1,829.
A higher than usual 7.3% of people need help with daily activities. However, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than most areas at 6.4%.
Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 8.3%. Similarly, fewer people provide unpaid care for children or do significant housework compared to the state average.
First Nations people make up a small part of the population, with a typical age of 27. The unemployment rate for this group is 18.6%, which is well above the national figure.
Living arrangements are varied, with 29.0% of people living alone, which is well above the national average. One-parent families also make up a higher share than in most areas.
Rental properties are common, with 45.0% of households renting, far above the state average. Flats and apartments make up 55.0% of homes, and only 38.6% are separate houses.
This is a transit-heavy area where 21.1% of homes have no motor vehicle. Public transport use for commuting is well above the national average, and the drive time to the city is very short at 12 minutes.
The population is relatively stable, as the 32.6% who moved in the last five years is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.7% of the community.
Only 54.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is higher than most similar areas.
The area's overall advantage score is lower than about 59% of similar places. Population growth has been slightly negative since 2021, falling by 1.2%.
The area receives far more rain than the state average, with an annual total of 1,328mm. Minimum temperatures are also higher than most of New South Wales.
Described as a walker's paradise, 99.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools. Almost every home is also within 10 minutes of public transport.