Hurstville - North

The typical resident is 40, making the area a little older than the state and national averages. It has a small population of children, and very few people live in de facto relationships compared to other similar areas.

A huge 57.6% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average. Chinese ancestry is the most common, accounting for 46.9% of the population.

Language diversity is very high, with 69.6% of people using a language other than English at home. About 18% speak little or no English, which is far above the New South Wales average.

About 38.1% of people report no religion, which is well above the state figure and about the same as the national average.

Residents are well qualified, with 31.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 69.5% completing Year 12, both of which are far above national figures.

While 24.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, typical personal incomes are well below the national figure. Only 8.5% of individuals earn $2,000 or more per week.

The community has a low rate of long-term health conditions at 18.9%, which is well below the national average. Similarly, the rate of mental health conditions is among the lowest for its level.

Volunteer rates are well below the national average at 7.2%. Fewer people here provide unpaid care or care for children compared to most other areas.

The First Nations population is very small, with only 39 people. This group is noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 29.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that many households consist of couples with children, while very few people live alone.

Rents are much higher than in most areas, with a typical weekly cost of $490. Mortgage payments are also among the highest for similar areas at $2,600 a month.

Working from home is very common here at 32.8%. While 12.6% of homes have no car, the area has more public transport stops than most similar places.

The population is relatively stable, with 34.6% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.7% of the community.

Only 52.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than most areas. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, a little above the national average.

The area has a high overall advantage score of 1,028, ranking better than about 63% of similar areas. It is home to 1,275 businesses.

This is a wetter area than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,177mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the New South Wales figure.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, schools, and public transport.