Yagoona - Birrong

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with 21.6% of people being children under 15. Its population has grown by 19% since 2011, and the number of seniors is lower than in most similar areas.

This is a highly diverse community where 44.3% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Vietnamese is the most common ancestry at 16.0%, followed by Australian and English.

Language diversity is very high, with 64.8% of residents using a language other than English at home, which is far above the New South Wales figure. Arabic and Vietnamese are the most common non-English languages, and 14.4% of people speak little or no English.

Faith is common here, as the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure. Islam is a significant faith for 30.1% of the population, while 38.0% identify as Christian.

The number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 18.9% since 2011, though this remains well below the state average. Year 12 completion is about the same as the national figure.

Typical incomes are well below the national average, with a typical weekly household earning $1,453. Only 16.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, though this figure rose nearly 10 points since 2011.

A higher than usual 7.4% of people need help with daily activities. However, the rates of long-term health and mental health conditions are much lower than in most other areas.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest for this level at 6.3%, a figure that has fallen since 2011. Similarly, the proportion of people providing unpaid care for children or housework is lower than most areas.

There are 153 First Nations people in the area, whose typical age is far older than the state average. Unemployment is well above the national figure at 16.0%, and 11.1% speak a First Nations language.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, and only 19.8% of people live alone.

Renters are much more common than in most areas, and the typical weekly rent of $400 is about the same as the national figure. Detached houses are less common here than in the rest of Australia.

Public transport access is excellent, with every home within a 10-minute walk of a stop. While 27.1% of people work from home—well above the national figure—those who commute to the city face much longer transit times than most.

The community is relatively stable, with 31.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 8.9% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 8.5%, which is well above the state and national figures. Only 44.3% of adults are working or looking for work, one of the lowest proportions at this level.

The area has a high number of businesses, but it ranks very low for overall access to money and resources. Its overall advantage score is smaller than about 78% of similar areas.

Annual rainfall is far above the New South Wales average, while temperatures are generally around the state's typical figures.

The area is very walkable, with every home within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. However, about 36% of homes are further than 15 minutes from groceries.