Concord - Mortlake - Cabarita

The area is noticeably older than the rest of the state, with a typical resident aged 43 and over 20% of the population aged 65 or over. While the total population grew to 23,113, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen since 2011.

This is a diverse community where 35.2% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the national average. Ancestry is varied, with English, Italian, Australian, and Chinese roots making up the largest groups.

Language diversity is high, with 36.4% of residents using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. Mandarin and Italian are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Christianity is the most common religion at 61.9%. The proportion of people reporting no religion has risen 11 points since 2011, though at 26.4% it remains far below the national average.

Residents are highly qualified, with 37.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. Since 2011, the proportion of adults who completed Year 12 has risen by nearly 10 points.

Incomes are much higher than in most other areas, with a typical weekly family income of $2,840. The number of households earning over $3,000 a week rose 16 points since 2011.

The community is generally healthy, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions and a much lower rate of mental health conditions compared to most areas.

Participation in unpaid care and volunteering is around the middle or slightly below average. About 12.8% of the population are volunteers, which is a fall of 2.9 points since 2011.

The First Nations community is small, making up 0.6% of the population. Those identified as First Nations have a Year 12 completion rate of 63.4%, which is far above the national average.

Families with children make up 59.1% of households. Homes typically hold 2.6 people, and there are fewer one-parent families here than in most other areas.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents of $600 and monthly mortgage payments of $3,000. Nearly 40% of homes are owned outright, and apartments are common, making up 43.4% of dwellings.

Working from home is very common here, with 44.2% of the workforce doing so—a massive jump from 4.7% in 2011. The area is very connected, with a short 14-minute drive to the city.

Migration patterns are steady, with 36.8% of people moving in the last five years. The number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen slightly since 2011.

The job market is strong with a low unemployment rate of 3.7%. Many residents work as professionals or managers, particularly in health care, professional services, and education.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage and job skills. It is home to over 3,000 businesses.

The area experiences much higher annual rainfall than the New South Wales average, with average minimum temperatures that are also well above the state figure.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, or groceries. However, access to health services within a short walk is far below the state average.