South Hurstville - Blakehurst

The typical resident is 38, which is about the same as the national figure. While the number of seniors has risen since 2011, children under 15 make up 15.3% of the population, which is much lower than most similar areas.

Born overseas, 48.1% of the population hails from other countries, a figure far above the national average. Chinese ancestry is the most common at 30.2%, followed by English, Australian, and Greek.

A striking 57.9% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the New South Wales figure. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken here.

Religious affiliation is higher than in many other areas, with 45.8% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 29.3%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is highly qualified, with 35.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, and 73.6% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household incomes are $2,097, which is a little above the state average. The area has seen a significant rise in wealth, with 30.1% of households now earning $3,000 or more a week.

Residents report very good health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions both being well below the state and national figures.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 9.0%, having fallen since 2011. Similarly, the proportion of people providing unpaid care for children is well below the national average.

The First Nations population is small, but those who are here have a median personal income and Year 12 completion rate that are both well above the national figures.

Homes here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 62.6% of families are couples with children.

Rental properties are common, and the typical weekly rent of $490 is well above the national figure. Separate houses are much less common here than in most other Australian areas, with a higher proportion of flats and apartments.

The area is a hub for working from home, with 34.2% of people doing so. While 12.8% of homes have no car, public transport use remains high compared to the state average.

The area attracts new arrivals, with 20.6% of the population having moved here from overseas in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

Full-time employment is lower than in most areas at 50.8%. The workforce is largely professional, with many residents working in health care, social assistance, and retail.

With an overall advantage score larger than about 80% of other areas, this is a prosperous community. It has a high concentration of businesses and a population that is growing faster than the state average.

The area receives significantly more rainfall than the New South Wales average, with 1,140mm annually. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.2. Every single home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.