Kogarah Bay - Carlton - Allawah

The population has grown by 9.2% since 2011 to reach 16,200 people. While the typical resident is 38, there are far fewer children under 15 than in most similar areas, and the number of seniors has risen by 3.6 points over the last decade.

Nearly half the community (48.7%) was born overseas, a figure far above the national average. The most common ancestries are Chinese, Australian, English, and Greek.

Language diversity is very high, with 56.9% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 10% of residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common religion at 49.6%. Those reporting no religion make up 25.5% of the area, which is far below the national figure, though this group has grown since 2011.

Residents are highly qualified, with 33.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 70.9% completing Year 12, both of which are well above national levels. Most qualifications are in management, commerce, and engineering.

Typical household income is $1,954 a week, which is higher than most similar areas. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen sharply by 15 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, with only 21.2% of people reporting one. Mental health conditions are also reported at a much lower rate than the national average.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 9.0%, falling since 2011. Unpaid care for children and general unpaid care are also slightly below the national figures.

First Nations residents make up 0.6% of the population. This group has a very high Year 12 completion rate of 57.9% and an unemployment rate of 0.0%, both far above national trends.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home. Over 62% of households are couples with children, while 22.3% of people live alone.

Renting is much more common here than elsewhere, at 37.1%. Flats or apartments make up 50.7% of homes, and typical weekly rent is $450, which is higher than the national figure.

Public transport use is high, and 34.4% of people work from home, a figure far above the national average. About 11.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas.

The area sees steady movement, with 38.8% of residents having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 14.4% of the population.

Full-time employment is lower than in most areas at 54.3%, and the unemployment rate is slightly higher than the national figure at 5.3%. Many residents work in health care, retail, and professional services.

The area is generally advantaged, ranking in the top 30% for overall advantage. Population growth has been much higher than the state average since 2021.

Annual rainfall is far above the state average, reaching 1,140mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.5. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport, and 97% are within 15 minutes of groceries.