Belmore - Belfield

The population is around the middle for its level, with a typical age of 39. While the number of children under 15 has fallen since 2011, the proportion of seniors has risen to 17.0%.

People born overseas make up 45.0% of the community, which is far above the national average. Greek, Chinese, and Italian ancestry are particularly prominent alongside Australian and English roots.

Language diversity is a standout feature, with 58.7% of residents using another language at home, far above the state figure. This is reflected in the fact that 13.0% of people speak little or no English.

Faith plays a significant role here; those with no religion make up only 16.8%, which is far below the national average. Christianity and Islam are the most common affiliations.

Education levels are rising, with the proportion of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher increasing by 7.6 points since 2011. Year 12 completion is also a little above the national figure.

Incomes are generally lower than most areas, with a typical household earning $1,525 a week. However, the number of households earning over $3,000 weekly has risen significantly since 2011.

A higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Conversely, reports of long-term health and mental health conditions are much lower than the state average.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, falling to 7.3% since 2011. Unpaid childcare and housework levels are also lower than the national figures.

The First Nations community is small, but those present are noticeably older than the national average. A high 18.2% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the state average.

Families here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are much more common than in most other areas.

Renting is very common, with 39.1% of households renting, well above the state average. The area has fewer detached houses and three-bedroom homes than most similar places.

The area is highly accessible, with a very high number of people working from home. Many households do not own a car, and public transport use is much higher than in most areas.

The community is relatively stable, as fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the state or national averages. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen slightly since 2011.

The local workforce is smaller than in most similar areas, with fewer people working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is a little above the national figure.

The area has a high number of businesses compared to similar places. While it ranks in the middle for overall advantage, it scores lower in access to money and resources.

Annual rainfall is far above the state average. Minimum and maximum temperatures are generally around the middle for the region.

This is a very walkable area, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport. Almost all residents can also walk to a school or health service within 15 minutes.