Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley

The area is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 34. Seniors make up 13.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

International roots are very strong here, with 45.9% of people born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Chinese.

Language diversity is among the highest at this level, as 53.6% of people use a language other than English at home. Around 9.3% of residents speak little or no English, which is well above the national figure of 3.4%.

Religious life is varied, with 19.5% of the population identifying as Muslim. Those reporting no religion make up 28.0%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is highly qualified, with 33.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also well above the national average at 65.5%.

Household incomes are generally higher than across Australia, with a typical weekly household income of $2,067. About 27.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is higher than most similar areas.

Residents here report fewer long-term health conditions (19.6%) and mental health conditions (5.4%) compared to the national figures, both of which are well below the Australian average.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.8% of people volunteering. Unpaid care for children and housework also fall well below the state and national figures.

First Nations residents in this area have a much higher typical personal income ($828) and household income than the state average. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure at 62.0%.

Homes tend to be slightly larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Family arrangements are diverse, though couples with children are the most common group at 58.7%.

Rental properties are much more common here than in most areas, at 37.8%. This is reflected in a typical weekly rent of $500, which is well above the national figure.

The area is highly connected, with 36.3% of people working from home—far above the national figure of 21.0%. Many residents live without a car, and public transport use is well above the national average.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 19.8% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

Professionals make up the largest employment group at 27.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area has a high overall advantage score and a strong concentration of businesses. Population growth since 2021 has been 9.2%, which is well above the state average.

The local climate is wetter than the state average, with an annual rainfall of 1,223mm. Minimum temperatures are also well above the New South Wales average.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.8. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and groceries, and 99.9% are within 10 minutes of public transport.