Bankstown - North

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national averages, with 21.4% of people being children under 15. This contributes to a population that is growing, having added about 744 people since 2016.

Born overseas, 56.5% of residents come from far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries include Vietnamese, Chinese, and Australian.

Language diversity is very high, with 73.3% of people using a language other than English at home. Arabic is the most common non-English language, while 17.5% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious life is distinct, with 34.9% of the population identifying as Muslim. Only 15.1% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well-educated, with 66.6% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national average. A bachelor degree or higher is held by 26.2% of adults.

Household incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical family earns $1,445 a week, well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 4.3% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are reported by only 18.1% of people, which is well below the national average. However, 6.4% of residents need help with daily activities, a rate higher than most areas.

Participation in unpaid work is low, with only 6.3% of people volunteering, which is well below the national figure. Similarly, the number of people providing unpaid care is much lower than in most areas.

The First Nations population is small, making up 0.4% of the community. Among this group, 15.9% speak a First Nations language, a rate far above the state average.

Homes tend to be more crowded, with 2.9 people per home and 18.6% of households being one-parent families, both of which are higher than most areas.

Renters make up 51.4% of the market, far above the national figure. Most people live in flats or apartments, and only 19.6% of homes are owned outright.

The area is highly connected, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While many people use transit, 25.2% of the workforce now works from home, a huge increase since 2016.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 15.5% of the population.

Joblessness is a significant issue, with an unemployment rate of 10.5%, which is well above the national figure. Only 47.2% of adults are working or looking for work.

Despite having 2,380 businesses, the area is ranked as having very low access to money and resources. It has seen strong population growth of 9.5% since 2021.

The area receives a high amount of rainfall, averaging 1,153mm annually, which is far above the state average of 515mm.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.7. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a school, a park, and public transport.