Ashfield - South

The typical resident is 38 years old, which is about the same as the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.1% of the population, which is a little above the national average, while children under 15 are well below the state and national figures at 11.7%.

A strong international presence is evident here, with 49.1% of people born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Chinese, English, and Australian.

Language diversity is very high, with 49% of residents using a language other than English at home, far above the national average. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages, and 11.3% of people speak little or no English.

About 41.6% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.4%.

This is a highly qualified community, with 42.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 74.1%.

Typical incomes are higher than the national figures, with the usual household earning $1,918 a week. About 26.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most areas.

People needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most areas, at 8.4%. Mental health conditions are also a little above the state figure, affecting 9.7% of the population.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than most areas, with only 10.8% of people volunteering and 17.3% spending 15 or more hours a week on housework.

First Nations residents are few in number, but they are noticeably older than those in the rest of the state. This group has a very high rate of Year 12 completion at 62.9%, far above the national average.

A high number of people live alone—30.4%—which is well above the national figure of 25.6%. Most families are couples, with 52% having children and 33.3% without.

High-density living is the norm, as 61.4% of homes are flats or apartments and only 30% are separate houses. Renting is very common at 45.2%, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $470.

The area is well connected, with 22.3% of homes having no motor vehicle and 43% of people working from home. Public transport use for commuting is among the highest at this level.

The community is quite mobile, with 48.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 18.5% of the population, which is well above the national average.

Professionals make up 37.1% of the workforce, often employed in health, professional, or education services. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is a little above the national figure.

The area is considered to have a high overall advantage score of 8 out of 10. This is driven by very high levels of education and job skills, though access to general money and resources is lower than in many other areas.

The area receives much more rainfall than most of New South Wales, with an average of 1,230mm annually. Minimum temperatures are a little higher than the state average.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.1. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, a school, and groceries.