Campsie - South

The community is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 36. Children under 15 and seniors over 65 both make up much smaller proportions of the population than in most other areas.

Born overseas, 66.2% of the population hail from other countries, which is far above the Australian average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Chinese, English, and Australian, with many residents born in China or Nepal.

Language diversity is very high, and 24.4% of people speak little or no English, a figure far above the national average. Mandarin is the most common language spoken at home after English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas; the proportion of people reporting no religion is well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is generally high, with 62.6% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the state average. About a quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the typical weekly personal income at $615. Only 3.5% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is among the lowest for its level.

Residents report fewer long-term health and mental health conditions than most other areas, with 15.5% having a long-term health condition, far below the state average.

Participation in unpaid work is low; the rates of people caring for children, doing housework, or volunteering are all well below the national average.

The First Nations population is small, consisting of 33 people. The typical First Nations resident is 28, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures.

Homes here are more crowded than usual, with 2.6 people per home. There is also a much higher proportion of one-parent families compared to most other areas.

Renters make up 60.3% of the community, far above the national average. Most people live in flats or apartments, and only 16% of homes are separate houses.

Public transport use is very high, with 12% of people commuting by it and 25.8% of homes having no car. Residents have a short one-minute walk to the nearest stop.

The area is highly mobile, with 44.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 26.3% of the population, far above the national average.

Job prospects are tougher here, with an unemployment rate of 9.6%, well above the national figure. Only 44.4% of adults are working or looking for work, among the lowest for its level.

The area is ranked as very disadvantaged in terms of access to money and resources, scoring a 1 out of 10. However, it has a fair standing for education and job skills.

The area receives much more rainfall than the New South Wales average, with an annual total of 1,230mm.

Described as a walker's paradise, 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.