Padstow

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the national figure. While the population is growing, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen slightly to 16.9% since 2011.

Overseas birthplaces are much more common here than in most areas, with 35.8% of people born abroad. This figure has risen by 5.8 points since 2011, with Chinese, Vietnamese and English being the most common ancestries after Australian.

Language diversity is far above the national figure, with 41.3% of people using another language at home. This includes Arabic, Cantonese, and Mandarin, though 7.6% of residents still struggle with little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 54.5%. People reporting no religion make up 24.5% of the community, a figure that has risen 11 points since 2011 but remains far below the national average.

Education levels have climbed, with 61.6% of residents completing Year 12 and 25.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both figures show a steady increase since 2011.

The area has seen a boost in wealth, with typical family incomes rising by $726 since 2011 to reach $2,265 a week. Households earning $3,000 or more per week have also increased significantly to 26.2%.

Mental health conditions are much lower here than in most areas at 6.4%. However, 6.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than the state average.

Volunteering has fallen to 10.0% since 2011, which is well below the national figure. Unpaid care for children is also lower than in most areas at 23.1%.

There are 212 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 29 and a Year 12 completion rate of 43.5%, which is well above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. Families with children are common, making up 63.3% of all households.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and nearly 80% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Rent is much higher than the national figure, with a typical weekly cost of $470.

Working from home has surged to 38.5%, far above the national figure. Despite this, the area is well-serviced with 82 public transport stops, though the commute to the city takes about 65 minutes by transit.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen slightly to 7.0% since 2011.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 55.2%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and education.

The area is generally advantaged, ranking higher than 70% of similar areas. It is home to a high number of businesses, totalling 1,816.

Annual rainfall is far above the New South Wales average, with 1,156mm recorded. Temperatures are around the state average.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Almost every home is also within a 10-minute walk of public transport.