Bankstown - South

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 34. Children under 15 make up 19.4% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

A huge 56.4% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Vietnamese and Chinese ancestries are the most common, with 22.8% and 10.3% respectively.

Language diversity is very high, as 73.9% of people use a language other than English at home. Vietnamese and Arabic are the most common, and nearly 20% of people speak little or no English.

Religion is a strong part of the community, with only 16.2% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure. Christianity and Islam are the most common affiliations.

Many residents have completed Year 12, with a rate of 62.8% that is well above the state average. About 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas, with the usual household earning $1,355 a week. Only 12.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the state average.

About 6.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure. However, rates of long-term health and mental health conditions are among the lowest at this level.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest for this level at 5.5%. Similarly, much lower proportions of people provide unpaid care or do significant unpaid housework compared to other areas.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, but 15.7% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the state average. Unemployment for this group is very high at 37.5%.

Homes tend to be larger, with 3.0 people per home, and one-parent families are much more common here than in most areas. Only 21.1% of people live alone.

Renting is very common, with 49.2% of households renting, far above the national figure. Most people live in flats or apartments, and only 23.3% own their home outright.

The area is highly connected, with 99.9% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. About 14.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.2% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 15.5% of the population.

Unemployment is high at 10.2%, well above the state average. Only 44.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure.

While there are nearly 3,000 businesses, the area ranks very low for overall advantage and access to resources, placing it among the most disadvantaged areas at this level.

The area receives 1,156mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the New South Wales average. Temperatures are generally around the state average.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.2. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks.