Rockdale - Banksia

The population is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 35. It is a growing community of nearly 20,000 people, though it has far fewer children under 15 than most similar areas.

International migration strongly defines the area, as 57.8% of residents were born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. The largest ancestry groups are Chinese, English, and Australian, with a significant number of residents born in Nepal.

Language diversity is very high, with 62.3% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national average, and about 10.1% of residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most similar areas, with only 21.9% of people reporting no religion. This is far below the national figure of 38.9%, while Hinduism and Islam have a notable presence.

Residents are highly qualified; 34.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average. Year 12 completion has also risen significantly since 2011 to reach 71.0%.

Typical household income is $1,910 a week, which is a little above the national figure. There has been a significant increase in wealth since 2011, with the share of households earning over $3,000 a week rising by 14 points.

The community is healthier than most similar areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (18.9%) and mental health conditions (4.6%) compared to the national average.

Participation in unpaid care and volunteering is much lower than in most areas. Only 7.2% of people volunteer, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations residents are a small minority at 0.6%. This group is noticeably older than the national average and has a much higher Year 12 completion rate of 60.7%.

Homes here are often crowded, with 2.6 people per home, which is higher than most areas. More than half of households are couples with children.

The housing stock is dominated by flats or apartments (59.3%), with very few detached houses compared to the rest of the state. Renting is far more common here than nationally, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $460.

Public transport use is far above the national average, and 17.8% of homes have no car. This is supported by a high number of transit routes and a very short walk to the nearest stop.

The area is highly transient, with 44.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most other areas.

While 61.1% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate of 6.7% is a little above the national figure. Health care and retail are the most common industries.

The area is a major business hub with 2,398 businesses and has seen population growth of 15.5% since 2021, which is well above the state average.

The area receives much more rain than the state average, with an annual total of 1,223mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.0. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools, and 100% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.