Strathfield South

The typical resident is 38, which is about the same as the national figure. While children under 15 make up 18.6% of the population, those aged 65 and over are a little below the state and national averages at 15.3%.

This is a diverse community where 46.9% of people were born overseas, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Chinese, Australian, English, Italian, and Indian.

Language diversity is very high, with 56.2% of people using a language other than English at home, far exceeding the national figure of 22.3%. About 8.6% of residents speak little or no English, which is well above the Australian average.

Religious affiliation is common here, as the 21.5% of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Over half the population identifies as Christian, followed by Hindus at 10.7%.

Educational attainment is much higher than most areas, with 38% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national figure of 26.3% and is reflected in a high proportion of residents who completed Year 12.

Household incomes are generally high; 28.8% of homes earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average. The typical family income is $2,341 per week, and personal incomes have risen since 2016.

Residents generally experience fewer long-term health issues, with 22.7% reporting a condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also much lower here than in most similar areas.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in most areas, with 23.3% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. However, volunteering has fallen since 2016 and is now a little below the national average.

The First Nations community is small, consisting of 17 people. Those identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander are noticeably older than the state average, with a typical age of 28.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. Most households are couples with children, while the proportion of people living alone is well below the national average.

Rent is much higher than the national average at $460 a week, and monthly mortgage payments are also well above the typical Australian figure. Detached houses are far less common here than in the rest of the country.

Working from home has surged to 41.4%, which is far above the national average. While public transport stops are frequent, the number of people commuting by public transport has fallen sharply since 2016.

The population is relatively stable, with 36.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.9% of the community.

About 62.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well above the state average. Many residents work in professional, managerial, or health and education roles.

The area is considered advantaged, scoring an 8 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is largely driven by high levels of education and job skills, which rank higher than in 80% of similar areas.

The area receives far more rainfall than the New South Wales average, with 1,153mm annually. Temperatures are typical for the region, with an average maximum of 24.1 degrees.

This is a very walkable suburb, with 97.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of essential services. Residents have excellent access to parks, schools, and groceries, far exceeding the state average.