Panania (South) - Picnic Point

The typical resident is 39, and there is a higher proportion of children under 15 compared to most areas. While the population is larger than 80% of similar areas, there are far fewer people in de facto relationships than the national average.

About 26.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure slightly below the New South Wales average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, with Chinese and Irish backgrounds also featuring prominently.

Language diversity is high, with 32% of people using a language other than English at home, which is well above the national figure. Arabic, Greek, and Vietnamese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 60.8% of the community identifying as Christian. This means the proportion of people with no religion is far below both the state and national figures.

The area is well-qualified, with a higher share of adults holding bachelor degrees than most similar areas. Local schools are larger than average and the area has more schools per 1,000 children than most.

Incomes are significantly higher than usual, and the typical family earns a weekly income of $2,514. About 32.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the national average.

Residents generally report better health than most, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions and a much lower rate of mental health conditions compared to similar areas.

More people provide unpaid care or do extensive housework than in most other areas. However, the percentage of volunteers is much lower than the national figure.

The First Nations community is small, but they experience a very high level of economic advantage with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and household incomes well above the state average.

Homes here are larger than most, with an average of 2.9 people per household. There are far fewer people living alone than the national average, as 67.1% of the community consists of couples with children.

The area is dominated by detached houses, and 86% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far exceeding state and national figures. This is reflected in the high cost of housing, with typical monthly mortgage payments among the highest for its level.

Working from home is very common here, with 41.2% of the workforce doing so, which is far above the national average. While most homes have two or more cars, the area is highly accessible, with almost every home within a short walk of public transport.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the state. Similarly, there have been very few recent arrivals from overseas.

The local workforce is mostly employed in education, health, and construction. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is lower than the figures for both New South Wales and Australia.

The area is highly advantaged, scoring an 8 out of 10 for overall advantage. It has a strong business presence and an overall advantage score that is higher than about 74% of similar areas.

The area experiences significantly higher annual rainfall than the New South Wales average, though its maximum and minimum temperatures remain typical for the state.

The area is very walkable, with every single home within 15 minutes of a park and 94.4% within 15 minutes of a school. However, access to groceries and health services on foot is well below the state average.