Bexley - South

The typical resident is 38 years old, which is about the same as the national figure. Families are common here, though the proportion of people in de facto relationships is much lower than in most other areas.

Birthplace diversity is a defining feature, with 52.6% of residents born overseas, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Chinese, English, and Greek ancestries are the most common.

Language diversity is very high, as 62% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. This means 10.5% of the community speak little or no English, a rate well above the Australian average.

Residents are more likely to hold a religious affiliation than most Australians, with 44.6% identifying as Christian and 12% as Muslim. Only 23.2% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure.

The community is highly qualified, with 69.4% of residents completing Year 12, far above the national figure. Additionally, 32.6% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,798, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical personal weekly income is $747, which is a little below the national figure.

While 7% of people need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most areas, the community generally reports fewer long-term health conditions than the national average.

Participation in unpaid work is lower than usual, with fewer people volunteering or providing unpaid care compared to most other areas. Only 0.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is small, but those who live here have a much higher Year 12 completion rate (63.5%) and higher typical incomes than the state and national averages.

Homes here are slightly more crowded than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Couples with children make up the largest group at 61.5%, while fewer people live alone compared to most areas.

Apartments and townhouses are common, and detached houses are much less frequent than in most areas. Renting is more common here than elsewhere, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure.

The area is very well connected, with 14.3% of homes having no car, which is well above the national figure. Public transport use for commuting is also well above the national average.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 16.8% of the population, a figure that is a little above the national average.

Unemployment is a little above the national rate at 6.4%, and full-time employment is much lower than in most other areas. Many people work in health care, retail, or professional services.

The area is generally more advantaged than about 60% of other areas, supported by a high level of education and job skills.

The area receives 1,177mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the New South Wales average. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.

Bexley - South is a walker's paradise, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and schools. Every resident also lives within a 10-minute walk of public transport.