Hurstville - Central

The typical resident is just 32, which is noticeably younger than the New South Wales average of 39. Children under 15 and seniors aged 65 and over are both well below the state and national figures.

Born overseas rates are far above the national figure at 73.4%, with Chinese, Nepal, and Australian being the most common countries of birth.

Language diversity is very high, with 80.2% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the national average of 22.3%. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is also far above the state and national figures.

About 41.6% of people report no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Other common affiliations include Christianity and Hinduism.

The area is highly qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher held by 42.0% of adults, far above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also far above the state and national averages.

Typical weekly household income is $1,717, which is about the same as the national figure. However, personal incomes and the number of high-earning households are lower than in most other areas.

Residents here report far fewer long-term health conditions (12.5%) and mental health conditions (2.6%) than the state and national averages.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, at 6.0%, well below the national figure of 14.1%. The proportion of people providing unpaid care or caring for children is also well below the national average.

The First Nations population is small, but those who are present have a Year 12 completion rate (56.0%) and personal income that are well above the national average.

Homes tend to be slightly more crowded than usual, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are a little more common than the state average.

The area is dominated by flats or apartments, with 85.6% of homes fitting this type. Renting is far more common here than elsewhere, with 57.9% of households renting and typical weekly rents being a little above the national figure.

Public transport use is far above the national average, and 26.0% of homes have no motor vehicle. This is consistent with the high number of people who work from home or use transit to reach the city.

The population is very mobile, with 59.2% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national figure. This is driven by a high number of recent overseas arrivals.

Full-time employment is well below the national figure, and the unemployment rate of 7.4% is a little above the state average. Many residents work in health care, retail, and hospitality.

The area has seen far above average population growth since 2021 and is a major business hub with 2,235 businesses. While education and job skills are high, general access to money and resources is very low compared to other areas.

Annual rainfall is far above the New South Wales average, and minimum temperatures are well above the state figure.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.4, as 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and schools.