Canterbury - South

Residents are noticeably younger than the national figure, with the typical person aged 35. Children under 15 make up 15.9% of the population, which is a little below the Australian average.

Birthplaces are diverse, as 49.4% of people were born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries include Chinese, English, and Greek.

A language other than English is used in 58.6% of homes, which is far above the national average. This diversity is reflected in the high number of people who speak little or no English, at 13.9%.

Many residents identify with Christianity (45.5%), while 29.1% of people report no religion, a figure well below the national average of 38.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 30.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 65.9% having completed Year 12, both well above the national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,800, which is about the same as the national figure. Personal weekly income is also similar to the national average at $814.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with only 19.7% having a long-term health condition and 5.5% reporting a mental health condition, both well below the national figures.

Participation in unpaid activities is much lower than most areas, with only 7.9% of people volunteering and 9.6% providing unpaid care.

First Nations residents make up 0.9% of the population. This group is far more likely to have completed Year 12 (50.7%) compared to the national average of 37%.

Families with children make up 57.8% of households. One-parent families are slightly more common here at 14.6% compared to the national figure of 14.1%.

Apartments are common, making up 52% of homes, and renting is far more popular here than across Australia at 42.9%. Typical weekly rents are a little above the national average at $450.

Working from home is very common at 37.5%, far above the national figure. Many residents do not own a car, with 11.8% of homes having no vehicle.

The community is quite mobile, with 46.3% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals account for 15.8% of the population.

Full-time employment is much lower than most areas at 52.4%. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is about the same as the national figure.

The area has a strong level of job skills and a growing population. It is home to 1,244 businesses, which is more than about 68% of similar areas.

Rainfall is far above the New South Wales average, with 1,230mm annually. Temperatures are typical for the state, with a minimum average of 12.6 degrees.

Described as a walker's paradise, every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and groceries, and within 10 minutes of public transport.