Homebush

Homebush is noticeably younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 31 and far fewer seniors than usual. The population is among the largest at this level and has grown by 66% since 2011.

The community is shaped by a strong overseas presence, as 67.4% of people were born abroad. Chinese and Indian are the most common ancestries, reflecting the high numbers of residents born in India and China.

Language diversity is very high, with 70.9% of people using a language other than English at home, which is far above the national figure. About 12.7% of residents speak little or no English.

Hinduism is a prominent faith here, with 27.0% of the population identifying as Hindu. People with no religion make up 28.8%, which is far below the Australian typical figure.

The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 49.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and Year 12 completion is also among the highest at 81.8%.

Typical personal and household incomes are a little above the national figure, with 24.2% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. Typical personal income has risen $326 since 2011.

Residents are in very good health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions far below the national figures. Only 2.4% of people need help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid care and volunteering is well below the state and national figures. Only 7.7% of residents volunteer, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

While the First Nations population is small, those who are present have a Year 12 completion rate far above the national figure. The unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.

Homes tend to be slightly larger than the national average with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

The area is dominated by apartments, with 85.3% of homes being flats. Renting is very common at 57.8%, far above the national figure, while only 10.4% of homes are owned outright.

Working from home is very common at 36.5%, which is far above the national figure. While 15.1% of homes have no car, public transport use has fallen since 2011.

The population is very mobile, with 65.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 31.2% of the community, far above the national average.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Professional roles are the most common occupation, making up 32.5% of the workforce.

Homebush is considered to have high overall advantage, ranking in the top 20% of similar areas. It is especially strong in education and job skills.

The area receives far more rainfall than the New South Wales average. Minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.

Homebush is very walkable, with 98.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park.