Campsie - North

The community is around the national typical age of 38, but it has far fewer children and seniors than most similar areas. People in de facto relationships are also much less common here than across the state.

This is a major hub for migration, with 66.9% of residents born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. People with Chinese ancestry make up the largest group at 39.4%, followed by those from Nepal and Vietnam.

Language diversity is very high, with 74.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and it means 27.7% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious patterns vary from the national trend, as the 35.7% who report no religion is well below the Australian figure. Buddhism and Hinduism are also notable, each representing over 10% of the population.

Year 12 completion is well above the national figure at 66.8%. While the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree is around the middle for its level, the area has very few schools compared to other similar places.

Household incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical family earning $1,572 a week, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 4.2% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are far less common here than across Australia, with only 17.7% of people reporting one. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is higher than in most areas.

Community participation is among the lowest at this level, with only 6% of residents volunteering. Rates of unpaid childcare and housework are also well below the state and national figures.

The First Nations community here is small, but those who are present are noticeably younger than the national average. They also show very high rates of Year 12 completion and First Nations language use.

Homes tend to be crowded, with 2.8 people per household and a high number of people per bedroom. One-parent families are slightly more common here than in the rest of the state.

Renting is very common, with 49.2% of households renting, far above the national figure. Flats and apartments dominate the landscape, making up 63.2% of homes, while separate houses are rare.

Public transport use is very high, and nearly 20% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national average. A short 3-minute walk to the nearest stop makes transit very accessible.

The population is quite mobile, with 44% of people moving in the last five years. This is driven by a high number of recent overseas arrivals, who make up 23.6% of the community.

Employment levels are far below the national average, with only 46.7% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate of 8.1% is much higher than in most other areas.

The area faces significant disadvantage, ranking at the lowest level for access to money and resources. However, it is growing, with a population increase of 6.9% since 2021.

The area is quite wet, with average annual rainfall far above the New South Wales figure. Temperatures are around the middle for the state.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.8. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.